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FJ03 UNB

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,531 mi
Last recorded100,531 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UNB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 100,531 miles

Oil leak ()

front number plate broken

Fail 2 Feb 2018 100,531 miles

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

front number plate broken

Pass 6 Feb 2017 97,718 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Feb 2017 97,718 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 8 Feb 2016 94,205 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 94,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 86,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,077 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 70,075 miles

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

Nearside Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,477 miles

both rear footbrake effort low

o/s/r tyre has cuts on inner and outer sidewalls very close to excess

Pass 5 Oct 2011 38,127 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 38,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 25,840 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2010 25,840 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front registration plate damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2009 24,685 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 24,456 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 24,448 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2008 22,926 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,544 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 UNB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UNB, 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 UNB is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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