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WX53 DHO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,919 mi
Last recorded14,919 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DHO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 14,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. 155/65r13 Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Sep 2025 14,919 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. 155/65r13 Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on edges. Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 04/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2024 13,032 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 13,031 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 12,930 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 12,535 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 12,134 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 11,739 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 11,052 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 10,315 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 9,645 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 8,888 miles

Rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2014 7,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 7,035 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 6,318 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 5,455 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2010 4,722 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 4,016 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 3,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 2,530 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 2,530 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight front brake judder.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 1,867 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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WX53 DHO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WX53 DHO, 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 WX53 DHO registered?

WX53 DHO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is WX53 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 DHO shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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