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FH03 CYX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

69,786 mi
Last recorded69,786 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 CYX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 69,786 miles

Under body corrosion

Fail 25 Jun 2016 69,782 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear holder broken (1.1.C.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel tank leaking and corroded on lip (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored and corrosion (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear bumper loose in mounting

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides front lower arm bushes perishing

Fail 14 May 2015 68,306 miles

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

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

both head lamp lens deteriorating

light scratching to screen

signs of previous fuel leak from tank

Pass 14 May 2015 68,306 miles

both head lamp lens deteriorating

light scratching to screen

signs of previous fuel leak from tank

Fail 9 May 2015 68,297 miles

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

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

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

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

both head lamp lens deteriorating

light scratching to screen

signs of previous fuel leak from tank

Pass 30 Apr 2014 63,245 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

both outer sills front and rear corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 63,245 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

both outer sills front and rear corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,620 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear outer sills moderately corroded

tyres under inflated (tyre pressures adjusted)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,620 miles

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

both rear outer sills moderately corroded

tyres under inflated (tyre pressures adjusted)

Pass 1 May 2012 56,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 49,186 miles

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

both rear trailing arms corroding

exhaust corroding and rear mounting snapped but system secure

Pass 15 Apr 2011 49,186 miles

both rear trailing arms corroding

exhaust corroding and rear mounting snapped but system secure

Pass 15 Apr 2010 40,385 miles

both rear radius arms corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2010 40,295 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear radius arms corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 21,264 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,422 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 11,160 miles

cracking in sidewalls of all tyres

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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FH03 CYX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FH03 CYX, 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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FH03 CYX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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