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HX53 GBV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,895 mi
Last recorded101,895 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 GBV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlamps poor

both rear sills repaired

Fail 29 Oct 2018 101,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both headlamps poor

both rear sills repaired

Pass 27 Sep 2017 88,202 miles

Engine Management Light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) corroded but not considered excessively

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,202 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot area (6.1.B.2)

Engine Management Light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Offside and Nearside (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) corroded but not considered excessively

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Offside and Nearside (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 85,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill x3 (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Fail 19 Oct 2016 85,552 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill x3 (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,918 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Oct 2015 79,918 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

Pass 29 Aug 2014 72,137 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2014 72,137 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 28 Aug 2013 64,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Sep 2012 58,935 miles

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Aug 2012 58,935 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 23 Aug 2011 52,475 miles

front brake disc corroded, both outer sills corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 45,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 45,403 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 37,275 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,413 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 26,983 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 26,983 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,118 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 21,118 miles

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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HX53 GBV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HX53 GBV, 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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HX53 GBV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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