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FJ53 LRL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Turquoise Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,769 mi
Last recorded29,769 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LRL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 29,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s front and o/s rear, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated but secure and not leaking at time of test.

Pass 28 Jun 2018 29,333 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close!, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front and n/s rear tyres cracked/perished but no cords detected at time of test.

rear exhaust deteriorated and repaired in several places but secure at time of test.

Fail 28 Jun 2018 29,332 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close!, (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides, (1.2.1 (f))

o/s front and n/s rear tyres cracked/perished but no cords detected at time of test.

rear exhaust deteriorated and repaired in several places but secure at time of test.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 28,938 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,333 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 28,332 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 27,010 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 25,288 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 24,675 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s rear wheel slightly out of true.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 23,253 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 22,517 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 22,516 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 22,015 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 22,014 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,850 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 20,069 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 18,435 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 18,434 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 13,106 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 13,106 miles

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

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

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 LRL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Turquoise with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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