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FJ53 TOA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

49,212 mi
Last recorded49,212 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 TOA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2011 49,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 49,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 41,423 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 41,423 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 34,000 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise engine management light on

advise near side rear tyre bald on inner edge

advise oil leaks

Pass 17 Apr 2009 34,000 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise engine management light on

advise near side rear tyre bald on inner edge

advise oil leaks

Pass 21 Apr 2008 24,887 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 21 Apr 2008 24,881 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2007 12,991 miles

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FJ53 TOA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TOA, 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 TOA registered?

FJ53 TOA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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