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YY53 UVE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,533 mi
Last recorded65,533 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UVE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 65,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Exhaust blow (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to front joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Only just passed mot standard (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,843 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,843 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 64,665 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 64,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,063 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 64,063 miles

Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,864 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,160 miles

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

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 UVE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YY53 UVE, 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 UVE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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