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HX03 ULS

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,561 mi
Last recorded58,561 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 ULS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 58,561 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 55,892 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sills slight bubbling and surface corroded

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 55,892 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer sills slight bubbling and surface corroded

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,586 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 47,556 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 42,299 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 39,584 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL on

Engine noise when applying gas

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 17 Aug 2019 39,563 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust gas leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall. Tyre also worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL on

Engine noise when applying gas

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre tread at 2mm and tyre also badly perished. On limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2018 36,476 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 36,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes front to rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 32,633 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust fouling underside of body

Fuel filter slightly corroded.advise attention

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Rear bumper slightly insecure

Unable to inspect spare tyre or wheel due to boot area full of personal possessions.

Fail 20 May 2017 31,588 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both headlamp lenses (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake bundy pipes attached to the underside corroded at retainers advise attention (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust fouling underside of body advise attention

Fuel filter corroded advise attention

Nearside Rear Inner shoulder of tyre worn and devoid of tread although this tyre meets the mot guideline I recommend replacement ASAP

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Unable to inspect spare wheel or tyre due to boot area full of personal possessions

Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,782 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 28,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 26,386 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 26,386 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 22,783 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 20,453 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front disc corroded

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Uneven application of rear brakes

Pass 14 Jan 2012 20,420 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Uneven application of rear brakes

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2011 19,409 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 16,863 miles

slight tyre wall damage to n/s front

Pass 22 Dec 2008 15,274 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 15,274 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear bumper insecure !!!!!!!!!

Pass 19 Dec 2007 13,598 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,457 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 10,457 miles

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

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

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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HX03 ULS is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HX03 ULS, 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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HX03 ULS is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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