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FG03 CXS

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

76,020 mi
Last recorded76,020 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 CXS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 76,020 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 76,019 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 66,828 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 66,828 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 May 2016 57,542 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 57,475 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer body sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,421 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,346 miles

rear exhaust silencer baffles deteriorating

Fail 19 Apr 2013 46,791 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 46,791 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,268 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,268 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 43,130 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,975 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,468 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Fail 19 Apr 2010 36,468 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing

Pass 17 Apr 2009 30,468 miles

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

rear tyres perrishing/cracking

Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,108 miles

rear tyres starting to perish on side wall

Pass 16 Apr 2007 21,533 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,505 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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FG03 CXS is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FG03 CXS, 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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FG03 CXS is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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