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FH53 ETO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

27,530 mi
Last recorded27,530 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 ETO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 27,445 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL REAR JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL REAR JACKING POINT (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 23,840 miles

ALL TYRE SIDE WALLS CRACKING

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

WIPER BLADES WEARING

Pass 1 Dec 2016 23,486 miles

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

both front tyres have splits to sidewalls (not exposing cords)

neaside front and nearside rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 2 Nov 2015 22,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 22,945 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre has slight cracking to sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2014 22,527 miles

front brake pads wearing close

high level rear brake light not working

n/s front and n/s rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,856 miles

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

o/s front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Fail 28 Nov 2013 20,856 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s front tyre has cracking to sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2012 18,127 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Sep 2012 18,125 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 15,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 13,493 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 11,180 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 9,693 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 8,580 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 7,125 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 ETO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ETO, 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 ETO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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