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FJ53 LPZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

36,538 mi
Last recorded36,538 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LPZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 36,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body has slight surface rust

Fail 24 Aug 2019 36,505 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear outer-sill corroded

Offside Rear outer-sill corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 33,990 miles

Rear outer sills corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2017 30,971 miles

both sides rear sills rusted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 29,201 miles

management light on / on dash

Pass 20 Aug 2015 27,942 miles

exhaust system rusted

Pass 16 Aug 2014 26,097 miles

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

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2013 24,303 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 22,592 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 22,575 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 20,650 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 18,893 miles

bothside front brake pad wear

Pass 22 Aug 2009 17,020 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 16,977 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)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 14,988 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 12,856 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 10,640 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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FJ53 LPZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FJ53 LPZ, 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 FJ53 LPZ registered?

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

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