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KD53 DMV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,284 mi
Last recorded69,284 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DMV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2017 69,284 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

eml on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 66,077 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 7 Sep 2016 66,070 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat(s) fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 57,647 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 57,647 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 56,490 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 50,272 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 36,727 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 12 Oct 2010 34,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

auxiliary drive belt heavily perished

brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front windscreen wiper blade split

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Oct 2009 33,784 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

auxiliary drive belts perished

brake pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smooth

clutch pedal anti-slip provision starting to wear smoooth

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Oct 2007 29,719 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,800 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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KD53 DMV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KD53 DMV, 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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KD53 DMV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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