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YY53 UUZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,565 mi
Last recorded69,565 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UUZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads 4mm approx

general underbody surface corosion

headlamp glasses poor

rear axle coroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 69,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake pads 4mm approx

general underbody surface corosion

headlamp glasses poor

rear axle coroded

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,493 miles

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

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

both outersills coroded at rear

Fail 27 Jul 2013 61,493 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

both outersills coroded at rear

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,753 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/r n/s/r outer sill corrosion

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 47,696 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 39,322 miles

[e,m,l] light on dash

exhaust corroded

fan belt noisy

hand brake travel high

n/s brake disc inner face scored

varius oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Fail 9 Aug 2010 39,322 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

[e,m,l] light on dash

exhaust corroded

fan belt noisy

hand brake travel high

n/s brake disc inner face scored

varius oil leaks

wheel trims damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,639 miles

tyres wearing on edges, nearside front tyre bold on outer edges, cracking to steering and suspension bushes.

Fail 4 Aug 2009 31,639 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges, nearside front tyre bold on outer edges, cracking to steering and suspension bushes.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,759 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 17,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 12,375 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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YY53 UUZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YY53 UUZ, 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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YY53 UUZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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