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FH53 ETE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

57,706 mi
Last recorded57,706 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ETE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2018 57,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on the tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play just acceptable (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear rear service brake readings slightly low

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres on limit advise changing at earliest convienience (4.1.E.1)

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear axle footbrake effort only just passed test

slight corrosion on various parts of underbody

Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both headlight lenses deteriorating

rear footbrake effort only just passed test

Pass 4 Apr 2015 42,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 42,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 38,398 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,371 miles

o/s/r outer sill is corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2013 35,370 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

o/s/r outer sill is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,698 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 31,859 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 31,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,925 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 22,150 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 16,302 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 11,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 11,546 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 ETE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FH53 ETE, 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 ETE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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