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YJ53 YKF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,879 mi
Last recorded29,879 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 YKF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 29,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 29,879 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing uneven

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 24,892 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 23,235 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 23,233 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 21,717 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 19,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 19,674 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 17,361 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 14,903 miles

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

slight play in front wheels

Pass 8 Sep 2006 12,014 miles

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

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

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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YJ53 YKF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YJ53 YKF, 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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What year was YJ53 YKF registered?

YJ53 YKF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ53 YKF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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