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BU03 VJF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

41,487 mi
Last recorded41,487 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VJF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 41,487 miles

Front shock case corroded both side

General under body corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 41,433 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 40,593 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,051 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 39,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 38,945 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 38,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 37,478 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 36,713 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 35,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 34,404 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 33,207 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 31,760 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,325 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 23,586 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 15,702 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 12,457 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 VJF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VJF, 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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What year was BU03 VJF registered?

BU03 VJF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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