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WX53 TNV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,810 mi
Last recorded90,810 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 TNV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 90,810 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 90,606 miles

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

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat switch missing (4.1.5 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both - deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,212 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 77,656 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Screw in tread offside rear tyre

Slight exhaust leak on catalyst

Windscreen damaged

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 30 Aug 2017 75,209 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 75,209 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both frosting (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 73,932 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 73,923 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,749 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 53,885 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 40,759 miles

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

Oil leak

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

play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 40,759 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint.

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,038 miles

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

Oil leak

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

headlamp level adjuster missing.

nearside rear suspension arm slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread below 1,6mm.

power steering pump belt noisy.

Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

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

headlamp level adjuster missing.

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.

nearside rear suspension arm slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread below 1,6mm.

power steering pump belt noisy.

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,682 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads look worn.

headlamp level adjuster missing.

power steering belt noisy.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 33,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coolant level low.

front brake pads look worn.

headlamp level adjuster missing.

power steering belt noisy.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 30,329 miles

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

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

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

headlamp level adjuster disconnected.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 30,329 miles

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

rear wiper blade split.

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

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

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

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

headlamp level adjuster disconnected.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,120 miles

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

headlamp level adjuster broken.

offside rear suspension arm corroded.

perish marks /cracks in nearside rear inner tyre wall.

power steering belt noisy.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 26,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

headlamp level adjuster broken.

offside rear suspension arm corroded.

perish marks /cracks in nearside rear inner tyre wall.

power steering belt noisy.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 22,960 miles

front brake judder.

offside rear suspension arm and rear tie bar slightly corroded.

offside rear tyre worn outer tread near 1.6mm.

power steering pump belt noisy.

Pass 26 Sep 2008 20,080 miles

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

front brake judder.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 17,464 miles

brake pads worn.

front tyres wearing outer tread edges below 1.6mm.

nearside front wiper blade judders.

slight front brake judder.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 17,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pads worn.

front tyres wearing outer tread edges below 1.6mm.

nearside front wiper blade judders.

slight front brake judder.

Pass 25 Oct 2006 13,712 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 TNV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TNV, 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 TNV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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