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WX53 SGO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,766 mi
Last recorded69,766 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 SGO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2017 69,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and suspension components

front and rear suspension bushes starting to perish

power steering reservoir and pipes damp

Pass 7 Nov 2016 65,318 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre slight flat spot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp beam patterns poor

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and rear sills

front and rear suspension components corroded

power steering reservoir and pipes damp

Fail 7 Nov 2016 65,318 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight flat spot

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlamp beam patterns poor

centre to rear exhaust joint slightly leaking

corrosion forming on underside of vehicle and rear sills

front and rear suspension components corroded

power steering reservoir and pipes damp

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,852 miles

Front suspension components rusty

Rear suspension components rusty

exhaust centre section to back box joint slightly leaking

movement in wiper linkage, wiper arms fouling car

power steering reservoir and supply pipe damp

slight play in steering rack and arms

Fail 9 Nov 2015 60,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front suspension components rusty

Rear suspension components rusty

exhaust centre section to back box joint slightly leaking

movement in wiper linkage, wiper arms fouling car

power steering reservoir and supply pipe damp

slight play in steering rack and arms

Pass 4 Nov 2014 56,231 miles

headlamps produce poor beam image

momevent in wiper linkage

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

power steering resivoir and supply pipe damp

rear suspension components and coil springs rusty

Fail 3 Nov 2014 56,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust flexi pipe in poor condition

headlamps produce poor beam image

momevent in wiper linkage

nearside rear tyre tread stepped

power steering resivoir and supply pipe damp

rear exhaust rusty and tail pipe deteriorated

rear suspension components and coil springs rusty

Pass 4 Nov 2013 51,699 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

flat spots on tread of nearside rear tyre

front and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

Fail 4 Nov 2013 51,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

flat spots on tread of nearside rear tyre

front and rear exhaust sections deteriorated

offside and nearside headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 5 Nov 2012 46,472 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust joints and rear metal hanger corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 5 Nov 2012 46,472 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

exhaust joints and rear metal hanger corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,773 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlamp beam patterns just met MOT requirements

exhaust system rusty

rear suspension compnents rusty

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2010 38,212 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,674 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,848 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 30,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,128 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 23,555 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 SGO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 SGO, 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 SGO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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