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FJ03 OZK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

73,500 mi
Last recorded73,500 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 OZK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 73,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired OUTER SILL. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED.

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened PANHARD ROD. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 72,937 miles

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED.

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 72,937 miles

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED.

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2018 72,934 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE. (3.6.B.2c)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front OUTER SILL CORRODED/HOLED.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,021 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 66,150 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 66,150 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 62,359 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyres wearing to edges 155/65/13

Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,359 miles

front tyres wearing to edges 155/65/13

Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,454 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 58,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 53,206 miles

exhaust rear sections badly corroded weak metal

slight free play in nearside rear hub bearing

Pass 13 Mar 2012 48,202 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 48,202 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 43,463 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 43,463 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 38,963 miles

offside front tyre worn to inner edge and close to legal limit of 1.6mm.Tread depth at 2.5mm.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,485 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 31,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 24,123 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2008 24,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 17,580 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 11 Mar 2006 13,716 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 OZK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 OZK, 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 OZK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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