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KC53 VBA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,457 mi
Last recorded25,457 miles
Recorded on12 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 VBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2020 25,457 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four Tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 20,559 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 18,688 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 18,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 17,127 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 17,127 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2016 15,858 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 14,807 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 14,807 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 13,715 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 May 2014 13,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2013 12,435 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 12,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 11,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 10,412 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 9,466 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 8,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 8,258 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 7,053 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 5,475 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 VBA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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