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WX53 DKO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

34,034 mi
Last recorded34,034 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DKO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 34,034 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 25,908 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight units cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 25,908 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front headlight units cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 25,785 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 25,785 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 25,380 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2019 25,380 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Oct 2019 25,352 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,212 miles

Front head lamps deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,698 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 17 Aug 2017 24,693 miles

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

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Aug 2016 23,948 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 111,395 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 22,615 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 21,114 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 21,051 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 19,654 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 19,654 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 18,115 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 18,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,250 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,236 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 12,399 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,302 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,975 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

power steering pipe close to exhaust manifold.

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 DKO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DKO, 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 DKO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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