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FJ53 PSY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,523 mi
Last recorded44,523 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PSY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 44,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front abs ring corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2024 39,191 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 38,403 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,075 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 37,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 35,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,214 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 34,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 32,872 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,430 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,350 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 26,174 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 26,174 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,619 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 21,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 19,294 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 17,223 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 17,223 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 15,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 13,037 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 10,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 7,781 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 5,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 4,277 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 PSY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

FJ53 PSY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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