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FJ53 UJO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

49,314 mi
Last recorded49,314 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UJO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 49,314 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 49,266 miles

Both rear outer upper parts of sill's heavily reapired.Both lower part underside of sill's rusted through not structural

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and rear inner's (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front lower and both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 49,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear outer upper parts of sill's heavily reapired.Both lower part underside of sill's rusted through not structural

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Nearside front and rear inner's (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside front lower and both rear lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 46,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 40,466 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,216 miles

N/S OUTER CV BOOT WEEPING,corrosion to front suspension arms/sub frames/suspension components/mounts/inner and outer sills/pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2019 33,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 33,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 30,298 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 28,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 28,218 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 28,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 27,990 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 27,990 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,834 miles

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

Oil leak

osf tyre starting to perish

osr wheel bearing becoming rough/noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2013 27,734 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 27,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,544 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 27,544 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 27,326 miles

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

gear leaver has alot of freeplay

Fail 23 Aug 2011 27,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

gear leaver has alot of freeplay

Pass 24 Aug 2010 26,732 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 26,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 26,262 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,432 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 14,758 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 UJO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 UJO, 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 UJO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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