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FJ03 FBB

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,389 mi
Last recorded55,389 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FBB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 55,389 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Apr 2021 55,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2020 51,198 miles
Fail 5 May 2020 51,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 49,843 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 49,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 48,700 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 48,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

engine oil on minimum

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/r tyre side walls perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017 47,644 miles

Nearside Rear heavily perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,292 miles

21% imbalance across rear brakes

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

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

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

both outer sills corroding

n/s/r tyre side walls splitting

Pass 24 Mar 2015 44,836 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 44,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 25 Mar 2014 40,446 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,397 miles

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroded

rear wiper split and juddering

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Fail 26 Mar 2013 36,397 miles

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

exhaust slight corrosion

front and rear suspension components corroded

n/s/r inner side lamp inop

rear wiper split and juddering

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels

Pass 23 Mar 2012 33,179 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 26,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2010 26,182 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,977 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 19,484 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 19,484 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,226 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 10,467 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 FBB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FBB, 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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FJ03 FBB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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