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FJ03 FCN

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,001 mi
Last recorded94,001 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 FCN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2014 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs worn/corroded

front lower arm bushes worn

metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 87,795 miles

both headlamp lenses discoloured

corrosion to both outer sills at front

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre flat

Fail 14 Jun 2013 87,795 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both headlamp lenses discoloured

corrosion to both outer sills at front

engine management light on

o/s/r tyre flat

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,772 miles

front brake pads getting low

headlight images poor and lenses discoloured

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2011 73,881 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 73,705 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 69,880 miles

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 63,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 58,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres have slight wear on edges

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,339 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 45,796 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 31,097 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 31,097 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 FCN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 FCN, 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 FCN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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