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FH53 ETF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,164 mi
Last recorded56,164 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ETF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 56,164 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,125 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 46,488 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,353 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,200 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 42,192 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,076 miles

Corrosion and wear on front brake discs

Play in offside steering rack

Pass 27 Nov 2008 35,415 miles

Corrosion on exhaust

Wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 23,871 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 ETF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ETF, 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 FH53 ETF registered?

FH53 ETF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is FH53 ETF safe to buy?

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