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KC53 UYT

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

48,475 mi
Last recorded48,475 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 UYT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 48,475 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 48,471 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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 48,468 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 46,204 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 41,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 41,159 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,473 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 38,473 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 37,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low advise replacement asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front suspension components corroded but not deemed excessive at time of test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 36,869 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 36,869 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (2.4.A.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 35,912 miles

drag on both rear wheele

Pass 16 Nov 2015 34,749 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 34,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre very perished and splitting advise replacement soon

Pass 12 Nov 2014 33,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 29,178 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,525 miles

Coolant Level Low

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 23,558 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 23,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Tyres worn on edge (TRACKING)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 20,358 miles

BOTH rear tyres slightly perrished in tread area

O/S Wiper blade split but still clears screen

O/S/F Tyre perrished in tread area

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 17,372 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 17,372 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Tyres worn on edge (Tracking)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,203 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 14,066 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 11,140 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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KC53 UYT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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