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KC53 UTM

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 UTM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2015 70,183 miles

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH SIDES OUTER SILL (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BOTH OUTER SILLS (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven AND RELEASE (3.7.B.2)

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

EML WARNING ON DASH

FUEL FILTER CORRODED

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM AND SCRUBBED OFF ON OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded TO DRUM (3.6.B.2c)

PLAY IN BOTH STEERING RACK KNUCKLES

Pass 11 Nov 2013 64,425 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light is illuminated

Pass 12 Nov 2012 59,706 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2012 59,697 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,321 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 56,312 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2010 50,707 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 41,754 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2009 41,745 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,176 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,483 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 26,473 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 18,362 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 18,362 miles

Nearside Rear 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 UTM is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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