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FJ03 FAU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,761 mi
Last recorded48,761 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 48,761 miles

osf lower suspension arm ball joint has slight movement

Pass 11 Aug 2015 43,628 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both headlights becoming dull

signs of corrosion fuel tank filler neck...NOT LEAKING

Fail 7 Aug 2015 43,628 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both headlights becoming dull

signs of corrosion fuel tank filler neck...NOT LEAKING

Pass 14 Aug 2014 40,469 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 40,410 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 36,651 miles

all tyres have slight perishing with cracks

Pass 6 Aug 2011 32,979 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 30,185 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 27,838 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 27,836 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 27,758 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 3 Apr 2008 22,077 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

wheel trims fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,068 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 10,178 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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FJ03 FAU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FJ03 FAU, 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 FJ03 FAU registered?

FJ03 FAU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2003.

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