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YT53 BBJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,979 mi
Last recorded46,979 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 BBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,979 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 38,923 miles

outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 38,923 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 31,792 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 30,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 30,228 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 28,099 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 25,007 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 16,793 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 14,656 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 12,497 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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YT53 BBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YT53 BBJ, 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 YT53 BBJ registered?

YT53 BBJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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