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YX53 BGK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,668 mi
Last recorded59,668 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 BGK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 59,668 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 29 Oct 2016 59,321 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 59,318 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 56,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 56,995 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 54,231 miles

offside front sill corroded

poor image to headlamps

Fail 18 Sep 2014 54,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 48,545 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 44,438 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 44,431 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,511 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,509 miles

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

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

WIPERS ARM TO FITTED CORRECTLY........... ALTERNATOR BELT TO BE ADJUSTED........... O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON THE INSIDE.........

Pass 4 Mar 2010 38,317 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 38,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 34,719 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 30,660 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 25,046 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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YX53 BGK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YX53 BGK, 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 BGK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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