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FM03 ZHK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,560 mi
Last recorded53,560 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZHK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2018 53,560 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both head lamps (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm inner mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both outer and n.s. inner constant velocity joint boots !! Deteriorated recommend their replaced

Exhaust system corroded and blowing

N.s engine mounting deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Not fitted into its retaining bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

No tread on outer edge of n.s.f tyre

Oil leak ,engine oil low

Rear wiper blade split

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,571 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 47,544 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 4 Aug 2016 41,222 miles

Centre stop lamp notworking

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

The pinch fitted to o.s.f suspension arm is not the original!

Fail 4 Aug 2016 41,222 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre stop lamp notworking

Clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,435 miles

brake and clutch pedal rubber worn

Pass 5 Aug 2014 33,278 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch and brake pedals rubbers worn

Pass 2 Aug 2013 32,219 miles

battery weak!!!

corrosion to front parts of exhaust system rear box blowing

Fail 2 Aug 2013 32,219 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery weak!!!

corrosion to front parts of exhaust system rear box blowing

Pass 2 Aug 2012 30,801 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tread on o/s/f tyre less than 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2012 30,801 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

tread on o/s/f tyre less than 3mm

Pass 26 Jul 2011 29,758 miles

O/S/F wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 3 Aug 2010 28,326 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 26,697 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 25,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,898 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 22,467 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 ZHK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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