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FH53 NVT

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,532 mi
Last recorded61,532 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 NVT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 61,532 miles

Engine sump corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Cracks in tyre walls

Offside Rear Slight noise on wheel bearing

Pass 7 Mar 2013 61,489 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,600 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,632 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 42,592 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,726 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 31,726 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,190 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 18,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,904 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 NVT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT registered?

FH53 NVT is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FH53 NVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 NVT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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