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HT53 EHL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,439 mi
Last recorded70,439 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 EHL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 70,439 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 70,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 64,639 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 59,503 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,072 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear tyre wall damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2015 55,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 14 Nov 2013 50,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to offside & nearside rear seats

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 14 Nov 2013 50,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seats fitted to offside & nearside rear seats

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Nov 2012 46,643 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small cut in o/s front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,988 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 37,988 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 32,377 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 32,377 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 26,267 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,971 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,526 miles

slight play in nearside front lower swivel

Pass 30 Dec 2006 16,619 miles

slight play in rack o/s

How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?

Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,889
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
61,622
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,507
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,166
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 27,842
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,606
Stop lamp not working 22,245
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HT53 EHL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 40,064 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HT53 EHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HT53 EHL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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