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WX53 TKJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

26,196 mi
Last recorded26,196 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 TKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 26,196 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 26,180 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 23,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 23,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 23,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 23,233 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 23,233 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 22,901 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 22,162 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge!

Pass 28 Sep 2016 21,484 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge!

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Fail 28 Sep 2016 21,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly on outer edge!

rear wiper blade is split/torn!

Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,890 miles

Front under tray corroded.

Nearside Rear suspension arm slightly corroded.

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

fuel tank corroded around filler neck.

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,160 miles

front under-tray corroded.

fuel tank,corrosion around filler neck.

slight corrosion to rear suspension arms.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 19,080 miles

corrosion around fuel tank filler neck.

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

slight play in rear wheel bearing.

under- tray corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2013 19,080 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion around fuel tank filler neck.

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

slight play in rear wheel bearing.

under- tray corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 18,069 miles

corrosion around fuel filler neck.

Fail 17 Sep 2012 18,069 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

front brakes juddering slightly.

front under -tray corroded.

gear lever cables,bushes worn.

offside rear suspension arm slightly corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 17,207 miles

front brakes juddering slightly.

front under-tray corroded.

fuel tank neck slightly corroded.

gear cable bush worn.

slight noise/whine from around altenator.

Pass 15 Sep 2010 16,063 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front under- tray excessively corroded.

fuel tank slightly corroded around filler neck.

Pass 28 Sep 2009 14,596 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 14,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,127 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 11,657 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,082 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 TKJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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