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WX53 DLF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,879 mi
Last recorded52,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 52,879 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arms both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 49,919 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint pinch bolt modified

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 49,919 miles

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

Offside Front ball joint pinch bolt modified

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 48,258 miles

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

both sills at rear corroded not considered excessive

Fail 10 Jul 2019 48,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both jets (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both sills at rear corroded not considered excessive

Pass 25 Aug 2018 47,420 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,066 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 45,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside track rod end nut split pin missing

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,028 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 41,795 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 41,793 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 39,962 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 39,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 36,949 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 32,719 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 16 Sep 2011 32,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front steering arm has slight play

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 17 Sep 2010 28,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 25,347 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 20,854 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 17,488 miles

rear plate begining to sepperate

Pass 5 Sep 2006 12,926 miles

n/s/f tyre is 2mm on outer edge.

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 DLF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 40,064 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DLF, 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 DLF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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