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FJ53 TDZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 TDZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 66,350 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 60,644 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 56,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 55,660 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 55,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 52,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,860 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 49,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,112 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,454 miles

engine light on cam sensor faulty

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,352 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 41,259 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 37,727 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 37,727 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 30,853 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 23,936 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 19,038 miles

condition of rear number plate

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 TDZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 TDZ, 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 TDZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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