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WM03 DFF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,082 mi
Last recorded94,082 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM03 DFF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 94,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm seriously weakened by corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking at tank to filler neck (7.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 89,612 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 89,611 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm excessively bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine has major oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 85,906 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 85,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 74,836 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 74,836 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 68,285 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 54,995 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,893 miles

rear number plate drteriorating

front brake pads worn very low

n/s rear tyre tread face out of shape

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2009 36,886 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 28,370 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 28,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2007 19,891 miles

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 19,891 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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WM03 DFF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WM03 DFF, 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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WM03 DFF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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