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YY53 UVL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,397 mi
Last recorded48,397 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 UVL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 48,397 miles

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

both headlamps frosted ( aims ok)

engine management light on

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

slight blow on exhaust centre section

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 25 Feb 2014 48,389 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

both headlamps frosted ( aims ok)

engine management light on

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose starting to corrode

slight blow on exhaust centre section

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 1 Mar 2013 45,183 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 45,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,128 miles

engine management light on

exhaust rattling on body

Fail 28 Aug 2012 43,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

exhaust rattling on body

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,491 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 35,970 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 33,747 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,526 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,216 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 26,098 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 23,081 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,722 miles

N/S/F WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING

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 UVL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UVL, 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 UVL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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