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BL03 UBU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,283 mi
Last recorded56,283 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 UBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,283 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,214 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside and offside front lower arm bushes deteriorated

nearside rear wheel bearing slight play

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2012 51,899 miles

front subframe carroded

front discs slight play

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arms corroded

nearside and offside wiper blades slightly smearing windscreen

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside rear inner sidelight inop

rear plate deteriorated

Fail 11 Aug 2012 51,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,374 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2010 45,576 miles

ns rear tyre worn

slight play ns rear bearing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 45,575 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

ns rear tyre worn

slight play ns rear bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,260 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,158 miles

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

off side front tyre 4/1.6mm

Pass 13 Jul 2006 18,595 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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BL03 UBU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BL03 UBU, 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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BL03 UBU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 July 2003.

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