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WA03 DNE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,831 mi
Last recorded52,831 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 DNE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 52,830 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 50,008 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 50,008 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 47,476 miles

Central Rear High level stop lamp inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm Outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 44,266 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall not exposing cords

Fail 26 Nov 2016 44,266 miles

Emissions not tested due to severity of centre section leak (7.3.A.1)

Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section near joint of rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test sun visor ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall not exposing cords

Pass 14 Nov 2015 39,550 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2014 36,801 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 36,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2013 33,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 30,742 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 27,775 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 24,327 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 24,234 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 19,844 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2008 16,091 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 12,304 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 9,167 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 4,971 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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WA03 DNE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WA03 DNE, 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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WA03 DNE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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