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WP53 LAE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,829 mi
Last recorded59,829 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LAE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,829 miles

All rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 59,827 miles

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

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

All rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 57,516 miles

Exhaust flexi deteiorated

Haedlights faded

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 57,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Exhaust flexi deteiorated

Haedlights faded

Management light on

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.2.6)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,527 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 52,527 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 47,177 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 47,177 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,786 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 34,080 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 34,080 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 30,337 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 30,337 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 26,000 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 26,000 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 19,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 19,665 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 14,304 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 9,451 miles

both front tyres have cuts in the outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Nov 2006 9,031 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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WP53 LAE 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 60%.

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 WP53 LAE, 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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WP53 LAE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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