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FJ53 PUK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,650 mi
Last recorded65,650 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 PUK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2015 65,650 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens opaque diffusing image (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp lens opaque diffusing beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlight adjuster reset

mil light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 53,809 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,768 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 35,397 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,473 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,926 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 25,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,364 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 15,571 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 PUK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PUK, 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 PUK registered?

FJ53 PUK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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