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YN53 HCY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,845 mi
Last recorded60,845 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 HCY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,845 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 58,061 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 58,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 54,098 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Nov 2016 54,098 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2015 47,277 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 47,276 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 39,533 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2013 35,189 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 32,899 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 32,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 29,553 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 27,728 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 26,899 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,101 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,263 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 15,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 6,536 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 HCY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YN53 HCY, 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 HCY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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