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AY03 BYX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,901 mi
Last recorded76,901 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 BYX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,901 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

all over underbody corrision in relation to age of vehicle

both front tyres baid on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2015 75,322 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 75,322 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 72,984 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 72,900 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 68,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 68,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 64,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

the o/s/r seat has a child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 30 Oct 2012 64,542 miles

the o/s/r seat has a child seat fitted not allowing inspection of seat belt

Pass 3 Nov 2011 58,987 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,786 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 47,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Nov 2009 47,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,870 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,465 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,487 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 11,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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AY03 BYX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AY03 BYX, 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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AY03 BYX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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