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BU03 VMV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,055 mi
Last recorded72,055 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VMV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 72,055 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens are frosted. (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Front slightly binding on brake

Pass 8 May 2017 70,446 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 67,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 61,142 miles

both headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 20 Apr 2015 60,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,942 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both headlamp lens faded with weak h/l pattern`s

Pass 8 May 2013 50,521 miles

condition of both number plates

condition of exhaust

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

wear to nearside front tyre onouter edge

Fail 7 May 2013 50,516 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of both number plates

condition of exhaust

corrosion to offside rear outer sill

wear to nearside front tyre onouter edge

Pass 20 Apr 2012 45,888 miles

condition of exhaust rear

condition of rear number plate

slight bind to nearside rear

Fail 14 Apr 2012 45,808 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

condition of exhaust rear

condition of rear number plate

slight bind to nearside rear

Pass 15 Apr 2011 41,968 miles

condition of front number plate

Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,892 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

condition of front number plate

Pass 12 Apr 2010 38,381 miles

wear to nearside rear tyre only just legal

Pass 27 Mar 2009 33,002 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 32,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 26,795 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,966 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion on brake discs due to vehicle been stood

nearside rear brake back plate damp

Pass 27 Apr 2006 19,511 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 19,510 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

headlamp aim on upper limit on nearside and lower limit on offside

light corrosion on outer surface of nearside front brake disc

slight play in offside front track rod end

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

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 VMV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VMV, 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 VMV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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