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WP53 LAO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,459 mi
Last recorded91,459 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LAO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2019 91,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 87,025 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer door sill corroded but not in a prescribed area

Fail 30 Jul 2018 86,993 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,690 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 81,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 75,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 75,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 74,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 74,692 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 72,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 69,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear wheels noisy

Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,015 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Nov 2011 58,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 58,975 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 52,260 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,200 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 45,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,718 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 38,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advisorys attatched

Pass 12 Nov 2007 31,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 22,951 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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WP53 LAO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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