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HX53 VHG

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

17,138 mi
Last recorded17,138 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 VHG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 17,138 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 17,089 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 17,048 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt is loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

near side front lower ball joints gator is split

near side front suspension leg has negative camber and wheel is back in the wheel arch

near side front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 16,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 16,635 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 16,635 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine managment light on

Front Indicator lenses missing

Pass 5 Apr 2012 14,107 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML warning on

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,959 miles

EML warning on

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 9,671 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 9,671 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 9,611 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 7,729 miles

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 VHG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VHG, 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 VHG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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