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HY53 DLN

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,021 mi
Last recorded55,021 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 DLN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,021 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 28 Jun 2014 55,021 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2013 47,299 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,192 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,192 miles

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 39,478 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre tread on limit.

Fail 12 Dec 2011 39,478 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside front tyre tread on limit.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 37,124 miles

Both front tyres low on tread on their inner edges.

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside rear tyre perishing on its outer sidewall.

Fail 26 Nov 2009 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side off side rear tyers side walls slight crakes in side walls

Pass 26 Nov 2009 33,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side off side rear tyers side walls slight crakes in side walls

Pass 10 Dec 2008 30,488 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 26,732 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 22,237 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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HY53 DLN 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 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 HY53 DLN, 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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HY53 DLN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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