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YT53 BBK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,649 mi
Last recorded87,649 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 BBK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 87,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 81,906 miles

offside outter sill corroded

Fail 16 Feb 2015 81,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside outter sill corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2014 75,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 75,545 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,685 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 70,685 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 64,407 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 52,706 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 52,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 52,323 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 50,068 miles

both front tyre sidewalls have small cracks in not exposing tyres cords

Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,668 miles

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

both front tyre sidewalls have small cracks in not exposing tyres cords

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,587 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2007 47,587 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2006 45,525 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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YT53 BBK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YT53 BBK, 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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YT53 BBK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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