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BU03 VHT

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,832 mi
Last recorded93,832 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VHT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,832 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

offside rear outer sill has a weld repair

Fail 8 Feb 2017 93,774 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

offside rear outer sill has a weld repair

Pass 8 Feb 2016 86,444 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine management light is illuminated

nearside rear outer sill is slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 86,444 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light is illuminated

nearside rear outer sill is slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,841 miles

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

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

o,s, outer sill has had weld repairs

under-side of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 70,907 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r outter sill slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2014 70,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r outter sill slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre has nail in tread

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 64,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,727 miles

ns washer jet inop

Pass 24 Mar 2011 58,711 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 52,307 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 47,871 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 43,620 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 43,620 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,203 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 VHT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHT, 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 VHT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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