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FE52 JFA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,797 mi
Last recorded121,797 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 JFA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 112,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 97,556 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 97,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 94,916 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine management warning lamp on

engine sump coroded and has a slight leak

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriated

n/s inner and outer sill in general are coroded but not considered excessive

n/s/r tyre wearing low and heavily perished

o/s inner and outer sill have general corosion and have had repairs

rear exhaust box coroded and peeling

Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,326 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,325 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 90,307 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2011 90,302 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 86,711 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 86,711 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 81,633 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,663 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2007 60,555 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 47,084 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FE52 JFA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FE52 JFA, 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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FE52 JFA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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