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WX53 TMZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,539 mi
Last recorded122,539 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 TMZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,539 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 116,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corroding

both rear tyres perishing & wearing on edges

e/m/light on

hi level brake light inop

Fail 27 Oct 2014 115,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

both rear outer sills corroding

both rear tyres perishing & wearing on edges

e/m/light on

hi level brake light inop

Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

e/m/light on

hi level brake light inop

Fail 22 Oct 2013 103,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

e/m/light on

hi level brake light inop

Pass 18 Oct 2012 91,762 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both outer sills starting to corrode

both rear tyres perishing

hi level brake light inop

o/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 29 Sep 2011 87,030 miles

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

both rear tyres slight perishing

enngine managment light illuminated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,606 miles

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

Oil leak

e/m/light on

engine smokey

Fail 19 Oct 2010 81,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

e/m/light on

engine smokey

Pass 24 Oct 2009 74,006 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 62,914 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 52,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 41,010 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 TMZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TMZ, 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 TMZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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