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FJ53 TNL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,146 mi
Last recorded87,146 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 TNL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,146 miles

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

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

both rear outer sills coroding

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,346 miles

EML warning light on

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2016 82,334 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

EML warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 75,008 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 70,027 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 66,557 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 66,557 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 58,956 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 53,328 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 49,619 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 45,093 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 45,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 43,444 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 43,444 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 31,058 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 30,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 13,070 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 TNL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Gold with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TNL, 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 TNL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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