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YX53 FRL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,537 mi
Last recorded51,537 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 FRL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 51,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear tyre perished

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,656 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 47,582 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 43,546 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 36,653 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 36,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear footbrake has low effort

Pass 26 Oct 2007 34,005 miles

Battery insecure

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

air bag light on

Pass 9 Oct 2006 28,321 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 FRL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FRL, 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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What year was YX53 FRL registered?

YX53 FRL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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