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WU03 AEA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,130 mi
Last recorded60,130 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 AEA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 60,130 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to both rear sills

Front suspension arms corroded

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside windscreen wiper small

Rear panard rod corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2020 58,712 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Corrosion to front anti roll bar brackets and all suspension arms

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside windscreen wiper small

Pass 24 Aug 2019 57,271 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2019 57,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside gearbox mount excessively corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 55,066 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 22 Aug 2018 55,066 miles

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess gear box mount corroded (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 17 Aug 2017 53,016 miles

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

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

middle and rear exhaust pipes very corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 53,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on edge and perished

Offside Front tyre perished

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

middle and rear exhaust pipes very corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2016 51,294 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 51,294 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 49,054 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 49,054 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 47,608 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2014 47,608 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,720 miles

both head light lens slightly misty

exhaust down pipe(cat)started to corrod.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,720 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

both head light lens slightly misty

exhaust down pipe(cat)started to corrod.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 43,848 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2012 43,848 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

o/s wiper split

Pass 21 Sep 2011 41,354 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 41,354 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 38,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 38,598 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s wiper split

Pass 24 Jul 2009 35,191 miles

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

n/s/wiper blade split

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,303 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 28,179 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 26,016 miles

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

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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WU03 AEA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WU03 AEA, 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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WU03 AEA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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