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WX53 TKE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

58,902 mi
Last recorded58,902 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 TKE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 58,902 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 58,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,549 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 51,179 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested ex broken rear end (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 48,155 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 48,153 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 46,927 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 46,927 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 45,951 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 45,792 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 45,451 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 44,868 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2014 44,181 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 44,179 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 May 2013 38,637 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 38,635 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 30,698 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 19,953 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 19,953 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 10,576 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,238 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 7,353 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 5,673 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 TKE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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