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KC53 YUJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,414 mi
Last recorded59,414 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 YUJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 59,414 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower sill mount (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both main feed to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,332 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 58,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 51,805 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 51,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 46,488 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 46,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 40,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 33,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 25,468 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 17,387 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 15,756 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,925 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 YUJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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