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FJ03 ZPF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

78,526 mi
Last recorded78,526 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 ZPF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2015 78,526 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Both headlamp lenses cloudy

Engine leaking oil

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust cut off short

rear bumper insecure

teeth missing offside abs(speedo0ring

Fail 3 Sep 2014 67,523 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust cut off short

rear bumper insecure

teeth missing offside abs(speedo0ring

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 33,420 miles

both rear tyres have some perishing to sidewalls

electronic speedometer exciter ring fractured

Fail 27 Jul 2012 33,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres have some perishing to sidewalls

electronic speedometer exciter ring fractured

Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,397 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 22,509 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,155 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 14,166 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper slightly smearing

Fail 27 Jun 2008 14,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise n/s/f tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Oct 2007 11,983 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 9,641 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 9,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 9,147 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 9,147 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 ZPF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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