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FJ53 LRK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,312 mi
Last recorded69,312 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LRK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,312 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 66,733 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 66,733 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 63,633 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 63,589 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,763 miles

Fuel filter damp?

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt not checked.Child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,955 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 57,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 55,028 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 55,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 49,005 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,989 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 46,429 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 44,153 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 41,553 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 37,616 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 34,140 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 30,019 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,897 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 26,897 miles

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

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

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 LRK 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 68.2%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 40,064 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LRK, 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 LRK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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