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KC53 VBP

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 VBP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 53,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

poor gear selection......

Pass 20 Mar 2014 52,155 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 52,112 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 52,032 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,166 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 50,166 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

speed sensor on off side drive shaft broken

Pass 8 Apr 2011 41,680 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 7 Apr 2011 41,680 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/r light lens damaged

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 Apr 2010 36,658 miles

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm needs replacing soon

nearside rear tyre cracking needs replacing soon

Fail 19 Nov 2008 26,911 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 26,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,960 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

surface cracks in both rear tyre side walls

Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,635 miles

all tyres cracking on sidewalls

nearside door mirror glass cracked

slight damage to nearside wheel on outer rim

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 VBP is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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