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FM03 PKY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,624 mi
Last recorded83,624 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 PKY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 83,624 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 83,623 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion engine mounting bracket (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front driveshaft rubber bush deteriorated

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 73,971 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both N/S and O/S (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drive-shaft counter balance weight loose

Pass 19 Apr 2016 69,612 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated near and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear tyres near and offside perished and cracked

oil leak(s)

sump corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,051 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 58,769 miles

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

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

check engine light showing a fault

exhaust flxi section deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,926 miles

front exhaust rusted

Pass 16 Apr 2011 42,181 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,181 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 37,019 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 32,405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 32,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 25,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 19,268 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,779 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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FM03 PKY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FM03 PKY, 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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FM03 PKY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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