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FJ03 OYR

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,597 mi
Last recorded47,597 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OYR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 47,597 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

emt light on dashboard

o/s/f main lens slightly dirty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 47,596 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

emt light on dashboard

o/s/f main lens slightly dirty

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 41,586 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,879 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 37,879 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2011 37,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges

offside main brake pipe to rear flex surface corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,851 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,596 miles

Nearside 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 22 Apr 2008 22,291 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 22,291 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 15,814 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 10,667 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FJ03 OYR is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red 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 OYR, 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 OYR is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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