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AY53 CLV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,186 mi
Last recorded75,186 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CLV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 75,186 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 75,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 66,803 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front pads and discs very low

Pass 9 Sep 2020 64,145 miles

slight noise nearside wheel bearing / gearbox

wear on nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 29 Aug 2019 56,908 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 56,908 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,822 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,892 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 52,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 49,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 47,343 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 35,285 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,375 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 19,817 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 19,432 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 17,976 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 17,976 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 15,344 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 11,915 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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AY53 CLV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY53 CLV, 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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What year was AY53 CLV registered?

AY53 CLV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 October 2003.

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