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FM03 ZHL

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,114 mi
Last recorded87,114 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 ZHL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,114 miles

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

center brake light not working

Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,114 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

center brake light not working

Fail 6 Jun 2014 87,876 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 83,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 78,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 71,837 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 61,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,315 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 37,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2008 37,985 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 34,104 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 34,055 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 24,831 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 ZHL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 ZHL, 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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What year was FM03 ZHL registered?

FM03 ZHL is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for FM03 ZHL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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