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FM03 YCF

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

43,660 mi
Last recorded43,660 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 YCF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,660 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 40,287 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 40,287 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,030 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 31,173 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2010 31,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 25,144 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,010 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 20,009 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 16,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front bottom ball joints has slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2006 12,854 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cut in inside wall

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 YCF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM03 YCF registered?

FM03 YCF is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 YCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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