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FM03 VMF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,601 mi
Last recorded54,601 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VMF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 54,438 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 48,017 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 48,017 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 42,041 miles

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Dec 2011 42,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine warning light on

Fail 9 Dec 2011 42,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 33,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 33,970 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 25,359 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 25,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 16,663 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 6,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 11,143 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 10,889 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 VMF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FM03 VMF, 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 VMF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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