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BL53 EYZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

26,199 mi
Last recorded26,199 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 EYZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 26,199 miles

Front tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 26,199 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres perished

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 24,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 24,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged due to driving whilst flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to come on but does reach lock out (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 23,490 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 23,490 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 22,506 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 21,107 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 21,106 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 20,421 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 18,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 14,803 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 14,803 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

body / bumper damage

Pass 17 Nov 2008 11,602 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on the inner edges recommend wheel alignment to be caaried out to rectify this problem

Pass 1 Nov 2007 9,678 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 9,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner wall cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2006 8,474 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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BL53 EYZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BL53 EYZ, 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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BL53 EYZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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