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KD53 DSV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

68,490 mi
Last recorded68,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 DSV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 68,490 miles

offside front tyre deterioated to outer sidewall

Fail 15 Jul 2016 68,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.2.6)

offside front tyre deterioated to outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2015 67,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,104 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,091 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,761 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 53,761 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 49,331 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,343 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long hand brake travel

Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jul 2009 39,103 miles

clutch+brake pedal rubber anti slip pads worn

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,258 miles

front tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,387 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 24,373 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 24,370 miles

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

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

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

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 DSV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DSV, 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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What year was KD53 DSV registered?

KD53 DSV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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