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FJ53 TKU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

53,206 mi
Last recorded53,206 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 TKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 53,206 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 53,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s + o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 52,589 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 51,185 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 48,619 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 98,618 miles

Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 46,494 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 44,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 41,946 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 41,946 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 40,162 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 38,696 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 34,996 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 26,837 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 TKU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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