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FM52 DBV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,056 mi
Last recorded67,056 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DBV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 67,056 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,447 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 41,399 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,237 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 35,173 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 28,738 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 13,444 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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FM52 DBV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM52 DBV, 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 FM52 DBV registered?

FM52 DBV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 February 2003.

Is FM52 DBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 DBV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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