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BU03 VPR

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,250 mi
Last recorded79,250 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 VPR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,250 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,247 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust tail pipe rubbing rear bumper

o/s front inner edge tyre wear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,975 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,398 miles

Bonnet damaged

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2011 58,391 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet damaged

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,889 miles

Bonnet and front panel damage.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 48,889 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 40,999 miles

brake check offside and nearside front brake pads worn low

brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

offside front tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2008 39,899 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,679 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 33,046 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 VPR is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPR, 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 VPR is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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