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WP53 LBA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,467 mi
Last recorded57,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 57,467 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pads missing retaining springs allowing movement of pad

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 57,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake pads missing retaining springs allowing movement of pad

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both offside and nearside from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 57,338 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both from flexi both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 56,501 miles

Front both brake disc backing plates rusted badly

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of both flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusting (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 55,862 miles

Front both brake disc backing plates rusted badly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted and showing signs of overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into & out of flexy brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 55,862 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both brake disc backing plates rusted badly

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted and showing signs of overheated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into & out of flexy brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 54,490 miles

Front both head lamps lens,s deteriorated/poor pattern/reflection

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 54,490 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both head lamps lens,s deteriorated/poor pattern/reflection

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 53,176 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & rusting (7.1.2)

Front n/s & o/s/front brake disc backing plates rusted badly

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion n/s & o/s outer sill panels at rear ends (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on constant

Pass 19 Dec 2016 51,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight noise in wheel bearing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes into and out of flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes into and out of flexy brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

both outer sill panals rusting at rear ends

engine management light on constantly

Pass 10 Dec 2015 50,214 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

front brakes dragging slightly

Pass 15 Dec 2014 48,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on constantly

o/s/front brake disc backing plate rusted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 48,513 miles

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

Rear Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management light on constantly

o/s/front brake disc backing plate rusted

Pass 23 Dec 2013 46,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 46,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 44,079 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 44,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 41,648 miles

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

engine management light on constantly

Pass 31 Dec 2010 38,752 miles

engine management light on constantly

Fail 30 Dec 2010 38,752 miles

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

engine management light on constantly

Pass 14 Dec 2009 36,166 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,846 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,809 miles

some wear in discs and pads.

Fail 21 Jul 2008 32,806 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

some wear in discs and pads.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 29,592 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 21,951 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 LBA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 LBA, 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 LBA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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