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KC53 UTL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

49,307 mi
Last recorded49,307 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 UTL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 49,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center to rear exhaust join has slight blow

engine light on

o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2014 49,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

center to rear exhaust join has slight blow

engine light on

o/s/f tyre is slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2013 46,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

mil light on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 45,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip and small crack in o/s swept area of screen.

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

front bumper slightly dammaged.

n/s repeator lamp lens cover missing.

o/s tone wheel cracked.

slight dammage to rear bumper and tail gate.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 44,144 miles

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chip and small crack in o/s swept area of screen.

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

front bumper slightly dammaged.

n/s repeator lamp lens cover missing.

o/s tone wheel cracked.

slight dammage to rear bumper and tail gate.

Pass 5 Aug 2010 35,039 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low.

slight play in n/s/r hub.

small chip in windscreen.

Fail 5 Aug 2010 35,039 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake pads getting low.

n/s/r tyre getting low.

slight play in n/s/r hub.

small chip in windscreen.

Fail 12 Aug 2009 28,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s repeator lens cover missing but shows amber light.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

small crack in lower part of screen.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 28,936 miles

n/s repeator lens cover missing but shows amber light.

n/s/f tyre getting low.

small crack in lower part of screen.

Pass 11 Jun 2008 22,679 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,861 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 16,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

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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KC53 UTL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KC53 UTL, 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 KC53 UTL registered?

KC53 UTL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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