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YX53 FOT

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,061 mi
Last recorded40,061 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FOT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 40,061 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 35,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

check engine light on

Fail 22 Feb 2014 35,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

check engine light on

Pass 2 Feb 2013 29,701 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,285 miles

nearside rear tyre at 2mm on outer edge also starting to crack 155/65/13

Fail 1 Feb 2012 25,285 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre at 2mm on outer edge also starting to crack 155/65/13

Pass 11 Jan 2011 20,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 17,289 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 15,536 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 13,903 miles

Exhaust downpipe starting to deteriorate

Front brake pads look 1/2 worn

Nearside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Nov 2006 12,057 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
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YX53 FOT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YX53 FOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX53 FOT registered?

YX53 FOT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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