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HX53 YCF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,284 mi
Last recorded58,284 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YCF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 58,284 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 58,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 57,004 miles

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly insecure

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management lamp on tested item from 20th May 2018

Fail 15 May 2018 56,989 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Dangling from mirror (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Light unit slightly insecure

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 55,153 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 55,126 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2016 53,433 miles

Engine light on

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 53,380 miles

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Bonnet catch seized

Engine light on

Fail 10 Apr 2015 51,316 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

n/s/r light damaged

poor beam patten

Pass 10 Apr 2015 51,316 miles

engine light on

n/s/r light damaged

poor beam patten

Pass 22 Apr 2014 48,893 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 43,357 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 43,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 37,081 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 29,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 21,666 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 13,079 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 13,079 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 9,890 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 8,570 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 YCF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YCF, 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 YCF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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