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YX53 BFK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,266 mi
Last recorded45,266 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BFK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 45,266 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 45,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 42,386 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 42,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end loose nut (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,479 miles

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2017 39,476 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Offside Front speed sensor ring broken

engine man; light on

headlamp leveller switch broken

Pass 15 Jan 2016 36,435 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 36,435 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 32,916 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 32,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 29,494 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 29,494 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 27,095 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 27,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f lower suspension arm, both rear trailing arms and front subframe all corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 25,072 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,075 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 20,249 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 20,249 miles

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 14,953 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 13,382 miles

exhaust corroded at rear (blowing slightly)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 9,289 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YX53 BFK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YX53 BFK, 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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YX53 BFK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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