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YW52 LBG

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,480 mi
Last recorded45,480 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW52 LBG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2019 45,480 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both head lights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKS IN SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,679 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 37,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slight leakage of grease

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre, tread and inner sidewall cracking to excess

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel filter very rusty

headlight pattern poor

power assisted pipe from passenger side inner wing corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 37,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, 30cm of seatbelt anchorage point (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, 30cm of seatbelt anchorage point (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section of exhaust pipe excessively pepper potted holes (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot slight leakage of grease

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm to anti roll bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Offside Rear tyre, tread and inner sidewall cracking to excess

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

brake pedal rubber worn

fuel filter very rusty

headlight pattern poor

power assisted pipe from passenger side inner wing corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc outer face starting to corrode

Pass 9 Jan 2015 34,409 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated slightly

nearside rear sill getting thin (corroded)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear sill getting thin (corroded)

speedo pickup ring cracked

Fail 9 Jan 2015 34,409 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated slightly

nearside rear sill getting thin (corroded)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear sill getting thin (corroded)

speedo pickup ring cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2014 32,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside outer cv boot slightly leaking

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear sill sections corroded and weak

Speedo pick up ring cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2014 32,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside outer cv boot slightly leaking

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear sill sections corroded and weak

Speedo pick up ring cracked

Pass 14 Nov 2012 30,163 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 30,163 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 28,234 miles

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

offside front abs ring cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2011 28,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

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

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

offside front abs ring cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2010 26,173 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 22,985 miles

Gear box oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 22,985 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Gear box oil leak

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,788 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 19,788 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 16,224 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,305 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 10,643 miles

crack in front number plate

cut in off side front outer sidewall

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 LBG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YW52 LBG, 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 LBG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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