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FH53 ETD

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

68,805 mi
Last recorded68,805 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ETD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,805 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to pull out

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,805 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt slow to pull out

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 63,352 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

surface corrosion to outer sills

Pass 4 Dec 2014 60,513 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 57,843 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 57,843 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 55,154 miles

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 4 Dec 2012 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

slight corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 3 Dec 2012 55,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 52,147 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 46,582 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 46,582 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,921 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 40,921 miles

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

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,948 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 26,909 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 26,909 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 20,909 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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FH53 ETD is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FH53 ETD, 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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FH53 ETD is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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