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KD53 UGX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,543 mi
Last recorded91,543 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 UGX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight NEARSIDE ON NEARSIDE LOCK EXCESS TIGHTNESS (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FROM FLEXI (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 82,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

engine sump corroded and leaking

nearside gearbox/drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 82,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

engine sump corroded and leaking

nearside gearbox/drive shaft oil seal leaking

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 73,888 miles

engine management light on

offside and nearside front antiroll bar mounting rails corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 73,888 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on

offside and nearside front antiroll bar mounting rails corroded

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2013 63,868 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 63,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 55,582 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 55,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,180 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 42,971 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 37,530 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 37,530 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 32,460 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 28,455 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 22,969 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 UGX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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