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WR53 YAJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,760 mi
Last recorded59,760 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 YAJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 59,760 miles

all 4 corners on the outer sills show signs of welding repairs and projection material.

rear under carriage have surface rust

Fail 31 May 2018 59,760 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

all 4 corners on the outer sills show signs of welding repairs and projection material.

rear under carriage have surface rust

Fail 3 May 2018 59,759 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill centre (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill centre (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EML om

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 57,702 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 57,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,845 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 53,835 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 50,594 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 50,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,410 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,399 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 43,741 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 40,887 miles

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

sump rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2010 37,767 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,029 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 18,910 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 18,903 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 15,645 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 YAJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WR53 YAJ, 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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WR53 YAJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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