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WR53 NPJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,135 mi
Last recorded17,135 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 NPJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 17,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 17,069 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 17,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty / image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty / image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 16,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s bumper damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2023 16,955 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty and image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s bumper damaged

o/s wiper smeary

Pass 2 Nov 2022 16,854 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 16,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 16,756 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt damaged / insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated / misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 16,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/r accident damage

Pass 30 Oct 2019 16,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 16,505 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 16,340 miles

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Fail 3 Nov 2017 16,339 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f,n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 21 Oct 2016 16,053 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 15,679 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 15,086 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion around fuel tank filler neck.

Pass 7 Oct 2013 13,819 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

slight corrosion around fuel tank filler neck.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 13,819 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear brake binding slightly.

slight corrosion around fuel tank filler neck.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 12,757 miles

rear registration plate delaminating.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 11,720 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,551 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,350 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 7,774 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 6,631 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 5,392 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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WR53 NPJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR53 NPJ, 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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What year was WR53 NPJ registered?

WR53 NPJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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