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FJ03 VXG

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

63,327 mi
Last recorded63,327 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 VXG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 63,327 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

strong fuel smell under car. no leak evident.

welding undersealed.

Fail 10 May 2019 63,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

strong fuel smell under car. no leak evident.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 61,316 miles

Nearside Rear matal brake pipe corroded near fuel tank

both front track control arms corroded

both head lamps deteriorated

both outer sills lightly corroded and have been plated

both rear trailing arms corroded

both rear tyres 3mm 155.65.13

exhaust back box slight blow

offside front and offside rear brakes slight bind

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Pass 8 Apr 2017 60,492 miles

both outer sills lightly corroded

exhaust back box slight blow

osf brake slight bind

osr wheel bearing slight play

rear fog light switch sticky

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,534 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box to front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

both rear trailing arms corroded

nsr metal brake pipe corroded

osf brake slight bind

Fail 11 Apr 2016 59,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box to front pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

both rear trailing arms corroded

nsr metal brake pipe corroded

osf brake slight bind

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,910 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 57,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 56,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o's'r side light out

rust on both outer sills

rust under car

Pass 1 May 2013 54,730 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 54,730 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 53,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 53,001 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 45,458 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 38,675 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,661 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 33,200 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 VXG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VXG, 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 VXG is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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