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FD03 EVG

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,532 mi
Last recorded121,532 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 EVG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 121,532 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 121,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 121,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 121,201 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 119,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge slightly wearing

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 Nov 2015 110,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank damp

headlights deteriorated

sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2014 107,237 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 107,214 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 98,037 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Front discs slightly worn

Head lamps slightly clouded

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

Slightly play N/S/R wheel bearing

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2011 98,037 miles

Child seat fitted to O/S/R

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

Front discs slightly worn

Head lamps slightly clouded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Slightly play N/S/R wheel bearing

Wheel trims fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 82,811 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 82,811 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 65,487 miles

mil light on

Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,485 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 16 Jul 2008 45,463 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 31,637 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2006 23,457 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 23,457 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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FD03 EVG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FD03 EVG, 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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FD03 EVG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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