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BX53 AXN

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

40,949 mi
Last recorded40,949 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 AXN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 40,949 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine light on dash

n/s/f lower arm slight corroded

Fail 8 May 2018 40,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2017 38,295 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking to sidewall/treads

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3.0mm,cracking to sidewall/treads

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to both front suspension arms

Fail 6 May 2017 38,295 miles

EML on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracking to sidewall/treads

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3.0mm,cracking to sidewall/treads

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion to both front suspension arms

Pass 7 May 2016 36,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn below 3.0mm

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

noise on engine,fanbelt worn ?

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 May 2016 36,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to centre box joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre worn below 3.0mm

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced plastic lens (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

noise on engine,fanbelt worn ?

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Apr 2015 33,715 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 33,715 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 29,593 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking ti o/s/f tyre innersidewall

Fail 29 Apr 2014 29,593 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracking ti o/s/f tyre innersidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2013 25,437 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 25,437 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2011 23,441 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 23,441 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 20,849 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 20,840 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 18,038 miles

nearside front tyre cut and wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2008 16,197 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 14,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 14,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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BX53 AXN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BX53 AXN, 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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BX53 AXN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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