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FJ03 UOW

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

49,366 mi
Last recorded49,366 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UOW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 May 2019 49,366 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 47,884 miles

auxiliary drive belts becoming worn

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

nearside rear shock absorber top bush becoming worn

Fail 8 May 2018 47,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

auxiliary drive belts becoming worn

both front brake pipes becoming corroded

both rear brake hose ferrules becoming corroded

nearside rear shock absorber top bush becoming worn

Pass 22 May 2017 45,952 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Fail 20 May 2017 45,951 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at time of test

Pass 19 May 2016 44,305 miles

All tyres beginning to perish

Engine Management Light illuminated

Fuel tank becoming corroded at filler

Nearside Front Rough when rotated - suspect differential

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 May 2016 44,278 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

All tyres beginning to perish

Engine Management Light illuminated

Fuel tank becoming corroded at filler

Nearside Front Rough when rotated - suspect differential

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 May 2015 42,484 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 42,484 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 40,753 miles

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 28 May 2014 40,753 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2013 38,922 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 38,910 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 37,161 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 35,719 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 35,715 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 11 May 2010 34,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 33,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 29,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 26,063 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,415 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 UOW is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 UOW, 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 UOW is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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