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KD53 DSO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,951 mi
Last recorded85,951 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DSO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 85,951 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

mil shows a fault

Fail 30 Nov 2012 85,839 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

mil shows a fault

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,345 miles

exhaust leak at join

Fail 8 Dec 2011 76,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust leak at join

os disc worn

osf pads low

Pass 7 Dec 2010 68,484 miles

O/S Speed pickup ring broken on driveshaft

Fail 7 Dec 2010 68,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

O/S Speed pickup ring broken on driveshaft

O/S Wiper torn slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,321 miles

offside speed sensor ring broken

Fail 1 Dec 2009 60,231 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside speed sensor ring broken

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,351 miles

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear No plate beginning to delaminate

Pass 6 Dec 2007 42,016 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 30,429 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 30,429 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 DSO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KD53 DSO, 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 DSO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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