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WX53 TOJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

64,601 mi
Last recorded64,601 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 TOJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 29 Feb 2020 64,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 61,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavy edge wear near exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 61,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both heavy edge wear near exposing cords (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 58,022 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed pipe to rear brakes corroded at osf chassis area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

ns windscreen washer poor flow

Fail 19 Dec 2017 58,020 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed pipe to rear brakes corroded at osf chassis area (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

ns windscreen washer poor flow

Pass 21 Dec 2016 53,683 miles

Centre exhaust pipe to rear silencer on joint has minor leaking of gases

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres bald on edges

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 53,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Centre exhaust pipe to rear silencer on joint has minor leaking of gases

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm.155/65r13 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside and offside front tyres bald on edges

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 48,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both outer sills rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2016 48,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both outer sills rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2015 47,618 miles

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

gear box cradle starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jun 2014 43,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,100 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 36,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,203 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 32,098 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 32,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2009 29,529 miles

nearside front tyre worn near 1.6mm. outer tread

offside front member corroded.

rear suspension arms and tie bar corroded..

Fail 9 Jun 2009 29,529 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn near 1.6mm. outer tread

offside front member corroded.

offside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

rear suspension arms and tie bar corroded..

Pass 2 Jun 2008 22,828 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 22,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,021 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 15,021 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has a screw in the tread also low on tread.

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 TOJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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