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BJ03 NPU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

69,510 mi
Last recorded69,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 NPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 69,510 miles

all tyre cracking

engine covers fitted

handbrake travel

hi rise stop light inop

ns and os front anti roll bar biushes deteriorating

ns and os rear front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight oil leak

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jan 2019 69,495 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged osf flexi brake hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns outer sill- front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os outer sill - front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

all tyre cracking

engine covers fitted

handbrake travel

hi rise stop light inop

ns and os front anti roll bar biushes deteriorating

ns and os rear front to rear brake pipes corroding

slight oil leak

slight play in osr wheel bearing

Pass 29 Dec 2017 65,933 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front speed sensor broken

Offside Front tyre cracking on inner sidewall

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front exhaust section corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and outer sills

Pass 16 Jan 2017 63,597 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear through clips (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front speed sensor broken and corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 61,679 miles

nsr tyre deteriorated

osr tyre deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2016 61,560 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nsr tyre deteriorated

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 54,724 miles

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 12 Jan 2015 54,724 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 16 Jan 2014 50,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges(bald)

fuel tank leaking?

offside front speed sensor ring broken

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,724 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2013 44,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,474 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,755 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 33,708 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,722 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,643 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 20,157 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 20,153 miles

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 13,612 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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BJ03 NPU 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 65%.

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 BJ03 NPU, 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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BJ03 NPU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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