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FD03 EVC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

62,459 mi
Last recorded62,459 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 EVC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,459 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 62,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 58,638 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 58,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,116 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

tail pipe corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2012 54,098 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

tail pipe corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2011 49,906 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,425 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jun 2008 34,425 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 23,350 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 23,304 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise tracking adjustment

Pass 27 Jun 2006 16,351 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 16,351 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

adjusted nsf head light

osf tyre worn on edges

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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FD03 EVC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FD03 EVC, 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 FD03 EVC registered?

FD03 EVC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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