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CU53 FXC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

65,152 mi
Last recorded65,152 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 FXC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,152 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lamps tarnished x 2 (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel holed various (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill panel holed various (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexy pipe to chassis join (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper loose to rearof car (6.1.B.1b)

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

ball joint nearside slight play

engine fault lamp on at time of test

exhaust heat shielding loose in engine bay

fuel filter canister very rusty but not leaking at time of test

offside front inner arch brake pipe rusted

offside rear chassis holed behind bumper , not within MOT scope

Pass 27 Jan 2016 59,665 miles

exhaust has pin hole to rear

gearbox splash cover rusted

sills heavily painted, unable to assess fully

Fail 27 Jan 2016 59,665 miles

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

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

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

exhaust has pin hole to rear

gearbox splash cover rusted

sills heavily painted, unable to assess fully

Pass 1 Oct 2014 53,416 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 49,527 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 45,129 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,777 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 36,039 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 93,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 31,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 26,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 22,722 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 17,702 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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CU53 FXC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CU53 FXC, 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 CU53 FXC registered?

CU53 FXC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is CU53 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 FXC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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