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FJ03 UPE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

78,868 mi
Last recorded78,868 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UPE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,868 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres cracking and perishing on side wall

Fail 5 Jan 2016 78,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres cracking and perishing on side wall

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,210 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 68,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 35,462 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 30,866 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 23,418 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,442 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 17,442 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2010 17,080 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 15,484 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres poor condition on outer sidewalls

Pass 28 May 2008 13,572 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 11,509 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 9,427 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 UPE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UPE, 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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What year was FJ03 UPE registered?

FJ03 UPE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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