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WP53 LBF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,733 mi
Last recorded55,733 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 LBF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 55,733 miles

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

all rear suspension components corroded

both headlight patterns poor

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 28 Nov 2018 51,683 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 51,683 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2018 51,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 45,918 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 45,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens frosted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 41,505 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 41,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 37,230 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 37,219 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 33,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 33,778 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,900 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner tread 2.0mm.

rear panhard bar slightly corroded.

rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2012 28,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion,rear suspension arms,rear tie bar,and around fuel tank filler neck.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 26,821 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 25,049 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 23,784 miles

front under-tray excessively corroded.

rear suspension arms sightly corroded.

rear tie bar slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 20,762 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 15,773 miles

slight front brake judder, nearside front.

Pass 6 Dec 2006 11,415 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer tread 2.0mm.

slight front brake judder.

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 LBF 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 70%.

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 WP53 LBF, 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 LBF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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