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YN53 EZC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

88,796 mi
Last recorded88,796 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 EZC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2019 88,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gearbox mount (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened cross member corroded damage and insecure (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged A B S RING DAMAGE AND CORRODED (1.6 (e))

Offside Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR COIL CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODING

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened ANTIROLL BAR CORRODING AND SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Inner FUEL FILTER CORRODED

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR SHOCKS CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,460 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2018 79,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine SUMP CORRODED (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,628 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2017 73,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,552 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 69,550 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,625 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 59,296 miles

Oil leak

rear tyres cracks in walls

Fail 15 Nov 2014

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

Oil leak

rear tyres cracks in walls

Pass 9 Nov 2013 56,476 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 56,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,899 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 52,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 49,190 miles

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

front brake discs have corrosion on faces

under tray corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 49,190 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs have corrosion on faces

under tray corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 41,410 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 34,879 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 27,398 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 20,586 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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YN53 EZC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 YN53 EZC, 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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YN53 EZC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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