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WP52 WXU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

50,997 mi
Last recorded50,997 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 WXU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a piece of metal embedded in tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. and has a nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2017 50,997 miles

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

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

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm approx (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre has a piece of metal embedded in tyre tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx. and has a nail in tyre tread (4.1.E.1)

engine management light illuminated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2016 46,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 44,315 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 42,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 42,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 39,195 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 39,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,967 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 33,331 miles

nearside front inner brake pad looks worn

offside rear suspension arm slightly corroded.

power steering belt noisy.

rear suspension panhard bar slightly corroded.

transmission oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,621 miles

Alternator belt slipping and noisy

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

Slight play in o/s steering rack bush

n/s/f tyre puncture repaired.

Fail 23 Nov 2009 27,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 27,453 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 23,924 miles

power steering belt noisy.

rear tie bar slightly corroded.

transmission oil leak.

Fail 25 Oct 2008 23,924 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)

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

power steering belt noisy.

rear tie bar slightly corroded.

transmission oil leak.

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

offside and nearside front and rear outer tyre walls perished.

transmission oil leak.

Pass 16 Oct 2006 17,663 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread 1.8mm.

offside headlamp reflector loose.

transmission oil leak.

Pass 31 Oct 2005 14,447 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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WP52 WXU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WP52 WXU, 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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WP52 WXU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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