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BF52 TVU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,379 mi
Last recorded66,379 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 TVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,379 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 66,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 57,317 miles

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

corrosion to both sills

slight exhaust blow

Fail 23 Jan 2014 57,317 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

corrosion to both sills

slight exhaust blow

Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,719 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Headlamp lenses scratched slightly effecting beam pattern

Rear suspension trailing arms heavily corroded!

Rear view mirror loose

Fail 23 Jan 2013 49,719 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine management light illuminated

Headlamp lenses scratched slightly effecting beam pattern

Rear suspension trailing arms heavily corroded!

Rear view mirror loose

Pass 16 Jan 2012 38,460 miles

Engine management light illuminated!

Metal brace/cover rotten under gearbox, NOT load bearing!

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trace of play in offside steering arm inner knuckle.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 38,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light illuminated!

Metal brace/cover rotten under gearbox, NOT load bearing!

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Trace of play in offside steering arm inner knuckle.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 28,131 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2011 28,129 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 17,845 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 17,762 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 9,947 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 8,309 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 6,834 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 5,516 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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BF52 TVU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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