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FJ53 LSX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

59,196 mi
Last recorded59,196 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LSX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,196 miles

Outer Both sills corroded

Rear Service brake only just passed required efficiency

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2018 59,196 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Outer Both sills corroded

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

Rear Service brake only just passed required efficiency

Vehicle has a knocking noise possibly mount or bushes

Pass 12 Sep 2017 57,081 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 55,226 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 55,225 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 47,103 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 46,443 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 44,683 miles

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

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

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,240 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 32,724 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 32,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 24,972 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 24,972 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 20,794 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 15,603 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,291 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 LSX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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