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KD53 UGL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

46,371 mi
Last recorded46,371 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 UGL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2017 46,371 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre perishing in sidewall

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 39,308 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges low (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 36,352 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 36,356 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 35,406 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,404 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,583 miles

imbalance of 33% between rear brakes

offside rear wheel bearing starting to become noisy

Fail 2 Apr 2013 32,575 miles

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

imbalance of 33% between rear brakes

offside rear wheel bearing starting to become noisy

Pass 12 Apr 2012 25,525 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 24,665 miles

nearside front tyre on 2mm but less on raised tread at edges

offside front wiperblade split

slight play to both tie arms to steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,885 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

slight movement both steering arms on rack

Fail 16 Nov 2010 21,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre perishing

slight movement both steering arms on rack

Pass 7 Nov 2009 18,916 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear suspension panhard bar corroded

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Fail 7 Nov 2009 18,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre on 2mm

rear suspension panhard bar corroded

slight play in both steering arm ball joints

Pass 21 Nov 2008 14,409 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 14,409 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 11,663 miles

offside front track rod end ball joint gaitor split

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2006 9,722 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

interion mirror missing

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 UGL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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