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YW52 LBA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,551 mi
Last recorded73,551 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 LBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 73,551 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank corroded.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,682 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,513 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 68,249 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

Fail 20 Mar 2015 68,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,171 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,797 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on to legal limit at outside tread (1.6mm). Change as soon as possible.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 58,797 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on to legal limit at outside tread (1.6mm). Change as soon as possible.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 54,468 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 54,433 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 52,172 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,706 miles

nearside tyres worn

play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,813 miles

front pads worn

Fail 1 Aug 2008 33,595 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 33,595 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 25,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 25,226 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,835 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,426 miles

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

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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YW52 LBA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YW52 LBA, 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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YW52 LBA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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