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BU03 NFJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,986 mi
Last recorded61,986 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 NFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,986 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but unlikely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded & covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front and nearside & offside rear suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 61,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre has bulge in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside front headlamp outer lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged but unlikely to cause injury

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside rear flexible hose ferrules slightly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded & covered with grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear inner sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside front and nearside & offside rear suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 57,102 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 57,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 54,816 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 54,792 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all on rear axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 May 2016 46,371 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight debonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion nsr

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe sight corrosion osr

clutch operation bite low hard to get into gear

Fail 2 May 2016 46,371 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement slight debonded (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake pipe slight corrosion nsr

Offside Front inner steering arm slight play

Offside Rear brake pipe sight corrosion osr

clutch operation bite low hard to get into gear

Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,892 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 38,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,608 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2014 32,340 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 22,433 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 13,771 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 10,538 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 10,454 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,260 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 9,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 9,167 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 8,406 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 NFJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NFJ, 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 NFJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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