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FJ53 HSK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,466 mi
Last recorded54,466 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 HSK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 54,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 52,071 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 52,071 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,550 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 49,550 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Fail 18 Aug 2015 49,510 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

e.m.l on

speed sensor pick up broken catching sensor

Pass 14 Aug 2014 42,773 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine malfunction lamp on

Fail 13 Aug 2014 42,772 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine malfunction lamp on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 33,902 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 33,902 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 30,179 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 30,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 22,992 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 22,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 21,063 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has small cut in the tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,390 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 18,390 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 16,268 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 13,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Fail 22 Aug 2007 13,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre cracking slightly on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,435 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FJ53 HSK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FJ53 HSK, 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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FJ53 HSK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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