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BF52 TNU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,578 mi
Last recorded69,578 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 TNU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 69,578 miles

engine warning lamp on

Pass 9 May 2012 58,229 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine managent light on

Fail 8 May 2012 58,229 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine managent light on

Pass 10 May 2011 46,633 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate offside insecure

vehicle presented engine managment lamp illuminated

Fail 10 May 2011 46,633 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear registration plate offside insecure

vehicle presented engine managment lamp illuminated

Pass 12 May 2010 33,815 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers wiper blade rubber split

excess handbrake travel possible adjustment/repair required

nearside front wheel slight binding hand rotation

vehicle presented boot full advise presenter boot panels to be clear to inspect

Pass 11 May 2009 22,137 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 22,137 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 19,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 18,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,286 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 14,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF52 TNU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF52 TNU, 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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BF52 TNU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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