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WX53 ULO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

42,949 mi
Last recorded42,949 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 ULO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2023 42,949 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s front and n/s and o/s rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 39,490 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 39,484 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 36,749 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 35,937 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 35,005 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2019 35,005 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 33,447 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 31,974 miles

tyre side walls cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2016 30,377 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 29,135 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 29,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by rear box (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 27,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 27,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,450 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 23,062 miles

Nearside Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 20,654 miles

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

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

nearside tyre slight damage outer wall

Pass 19 Jan 2011 18,355 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 15,940 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 13,820 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 11,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 11,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 8,838 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 ULO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ULO, 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 ULO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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