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BU03 DWP

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,345 mi
Last recorded65,345 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 DWP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 65,345 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion o/n/s (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 59,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 59,432 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 May 2014 53,053 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 May 2014 53,053 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,525 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2012 39,766 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 30,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 30,862 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 22,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,520 miles

pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 16,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

engine misfiring

Pass 22 Feb 2007 15,458 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 11,114 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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BU03 DWP is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BU03 DWP, 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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BU03 DWP is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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