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WK04 GKV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,059 mi
Last recorded42,059 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK04 GKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 42,059 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

fuel tank has signs of leakage

Pass 17 Feb 2014 38,262 miles

Both headlight lenses/reflectors deteriorated.

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The near side front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,229 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both headlight lenses/reflectors deteriorated.

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

The exhaust system is showing some signs of corrosion in places.

The near side front to rear brake pipe is showing some signs of corrosion.

The near side front tyre is worn to the legal limit.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,686 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 35,680 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 30,197 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,426 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 28,426 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 27,095 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,095 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 22,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 22,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 12,947 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 8,031 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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WK04 GKV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WK04 GKV, 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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WK04 GKV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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