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FM03 XVA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,469 mi
Last recorded65,469 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 XVA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 65,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2016 65,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 58,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 58,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 49,432 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 49,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 31 May 2013 41,876 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 31 May 2013 41,876 miles

offside rear tyre inner side wall cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,738 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 37,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

speed pick up ring on offside front drive shaft damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 31,905 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 26 May 2011 31,905 miles

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside rear tyre cracking on inner side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 19 Jun 2010 26,482 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 26,482 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 17,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

minor sidewall damage to both front tyres but not exposing cord

minor water ingress to rear number plate but not obscuring lettering

Pass 13 Jul 2007 12,494 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 12,494 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 8,570 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 XVA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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

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