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BU53 USB

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,526 mi
Last recorded48,526 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 USB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 48,526 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,233 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 41,233 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing caliper bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,321 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 34,231 miles

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

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,771 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 26,771 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 19,263 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 19,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 11,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 11,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,710 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 9,970 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 8,386 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 8,386 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 6,564 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,187 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 5,187 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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BU53 USB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BU53 USB, 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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BU53 USB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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