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FG03 CYL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG03 CYL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 109,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 109,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. odd size. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm webbing frayed & twisted, retracts slowly. (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 105,206 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 100,860 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 94,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 94,883 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose pedal rubber split. (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sets. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint has slight lift. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,374 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 82,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 74,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust centre flexible pipe worn and deteriorated

vehicle has general rust at front near sub-frame area

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,424 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,534 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,341 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 42,870 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 36,528 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 33,271 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 29,606 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 25,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 17,654 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 12,686 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 CYL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FG03 CYL, 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 FG03 CYL registered?

FG03 CYL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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