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WX53 DHN

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

63,280 mi
Last recorded63,280 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DHN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 63,280 miles

Oil leak ()

Both outer sills corroded

EML on

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Aug 2017 63,279 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

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

Stop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)

Both outer sills corroded

EML on

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 58,105 miles

EML on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 60,033 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EML on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 60,028 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,106 miles

EML on

Fail 21 Jul 2015 58,105 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

EML on

Pass 14 May 2014 56,407 miles

front brake application uneven

Fail 8 May 2014 56,402 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front tyre flat

Pass 25 May 2013 55,262 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2013 55,260 miles

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 49,367 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,651 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 42,815 miles

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

engine light on

rear number plate starting to deterate

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,422 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 31,356 miles

rear no. plate delamainating.

tyres worn outer tread 1.6mm. nearside rear and nearside front.

Fail 22 Aug 2008 31,356 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear no. plate delamainating.

tyres worn outer tread 1.6mm. nearside rear and nearside front.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 26,238 miles

offside front brake hose twisted.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 21,364 miles

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

offside front flexible brake hose slightly twisted.

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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WX53 DHN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue 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 WX53 DHN, 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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WX53 DHN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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