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YN53 HFR

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

96,147 mi
Last recorded96,147 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN53 HFR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2017 96,147 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately supported both, at rear. (3.6.B.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,439 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 92,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 88,531 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2015 88,521 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,614 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,159 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 79,126 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

age cracks o/s rear tyre.Ok at time of test.

engine has a slight oil leak.

fuel filter corroded.No leaks at time of test.

gearbox has a slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Nov 2011 68,235 miles

corrosion around catalitic converter flange.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around fuel filter.Ok at time of test.

Fail 15 Nov 2011 68,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

age cracks in o/s front tyre.

corrosion around catalitic converter flange.Ok at time of test.

corrosion around fuel filter.Ok at time of test.

o/s front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall not deep enough to reach cords at time of test.

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,652 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,472 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 66,217 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 66,215 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,841 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 65,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 52,269 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 52,268 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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YN53 HFR is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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

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