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HX53 VGT

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

50,122 mi
Last recorded50,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VGT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 50,122 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 50,113 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 45,341 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 40,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 37,266 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

Pass 24 Oct 2017 33,865 miles

Auxiliary belt noisy

Clutch pedal anti-slip worn

EML on

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 18 Oct 2016 31,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 28,244 miles

eml on

Pass 24 Oct 2014 25,623 miles

EML on

Pass 25 Oct 2013 22,896 miles

play in nearside and offside caliper pins

Fail 25 Oct 2013 22,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in nearside and offside caliper pins

Pass 25 Oct 2012 20,582 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 18,081 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,903 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 13,976 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge may require tracking to be checked

underbody splash guard corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,976 miles

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge may require tracking to be checked

underbody splash guard corroding

Pass 23 Oct 2008 12,218 miles

Clutch pedal high, may require adjustment?

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 11,719 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 11,719 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,681 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 10,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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HX53 VGT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HX53 VGT, 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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What year was HX53 VGT registered?

HX53 VGT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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