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FJ53 PRX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,824 mi
Last recorded68,824 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PRX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 68,824 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

engine wet with oil

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight binding n/s/r wheel

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2017 68,823 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)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML on dash

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to n/s/r outer sill

corrosion to o/s/r outer sill

engine wet with oil

front pads low

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

slight binding n/s/r wheel

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 8 Nov 2016 61,307 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 54,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 51,315 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perished/split

Fail 7 Nov 2014 51,308 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s rear tyre perished/split

Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,059 miles

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 46,985 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

O/S/R Tyre perished.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 41,442 miles

Air bag light on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 41,442 miles

Air bag light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 34,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 31,155 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 21,423 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 19,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,535 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 17,416 miles

air bag light staying on

rear wiper blade split also o/s front wiper blade starting to split but clearing screen

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 PRX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 PRX, 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 PRX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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