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AX53 GJF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,443 mi
Last recorded75,443 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 GJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 75,443 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perrishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perrishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm repaired, but not inappropriately been welded (2.4.A.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 75,375 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking/perrishing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perrishing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm repaired, but not inappropriately been welded (2.4.A.2)

Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 70,759 miles

Offside handbrake performance low

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres perished

corrosion to rear of both outer sills

Pass 8 Dec 2015 62,490 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 51,819 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 45,713 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 45,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 43,629 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 43,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,090 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,082 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,951 miles

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

front discs worn.

Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,254 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 28,511 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2006 26,462 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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AX53 GJF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX53 GJF, 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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AX53 GJF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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