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FJ53 OWH

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,945 mi
Last recorded63,945 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OWH
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 63,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 63,945 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 58,566 miles

oil filler cap missing

Fail 20 Oct 2011 58,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil filler cap missing

Pass 21 Oct 2010 53,110 miles

n/s/r,n/s/f ando/s/f tyres all close to legal limit

Pass 23 Oct 2009 46,573 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 38,441 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,372 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 31,371 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 23,818 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 23,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OWH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OWH, 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 OWH registered?

FJ53 OWH is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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