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FJ03 UWY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,310 mi
Last recorded84,310 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 UWY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 84,310 miles

Nearside wiper small splits

Oil leak engine /gearbox ()

Rear axle muonts corroded

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,650 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear both tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded in places

visual smoke

Fail 1 Dec 2016 83,645 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

Rear both tyres worn on edges

brake pipes corroded in places

Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 80,911 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 77,240 miles

Headlamps cloudy

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 71,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 71,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 67,537 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 67,536 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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 Mar 2012 61,861 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat belts obstructed - unable to inspect

Fail 15 Mar 2012 61,861 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear seat belts obstructed - unable to inspect

Pass 16 Mar 2011 53,626 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 53,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 43,439 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,267 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyres perished

Fail 24 Mar 2009 30,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyres perished

Pass 21 Mar 2008 14,715 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 14,715 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 12,156 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,468 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 UWY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

FJ03 UWY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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