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FJ53 PTZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,220 mi
Last recorded52,220 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PTZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 52,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 51,722 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 50,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 49,482 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 48,372 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 47,644 miles

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 1990 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(155-65X13T)

Offside Front OSF TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE.

Fail 22 Oct 2020 47,605 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

CAM BELT HISTORY ?

Nearside Front NSF TYRE 1990 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear NSR TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(155-65X13T)

Offside Front OSF TYRE LOW ON PRESSURE.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 46,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 46,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 45,415 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODING.

FUEL FILTER LOOKS OLD & IS CORRODING.

NSR TYRE 2010 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIORATING.

OSR TYRE 2001 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE GETTING OLD & DETERIOTATING.(155-65X13T)

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 44,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,928 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 42,928 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 41,563 miles

engine management light on

items removed from driver's view

Fail 8 Oct 2015 41,563 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine management light on

items removed from driver's view

o/s/f tyre has sidewall damage - been run flat

Pass 6 Oct 2014 39,085 miles

20% imbalance on rear brakes - reqs investigation

front brake pads worn low

Pass 11 Oct 2013 36,548 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

eml on

Pass 20 Oct 2012 34,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML on

Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,902 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 32,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2010 30,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 30,838 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 29,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2009 29,373 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,744 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 24,062 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,008 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 PTZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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