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FM52 DBZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,495 mi
Last recorded79,495 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DBZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2019 79,495 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

bothside sills corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2018 71,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Apr 2017 62,626 miles

Nearside Front slightly perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Offside Front slightly perished

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 62,626 miles

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Offside Front slightly perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front slightly perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,540 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 52,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,768 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 51,768 miles

Offside Outer Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 50,441 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 9 Feb 2013 47,362 miles

engine warning light stays on

Pass 11 Feb 2012 43,019 miles

engine warning light stays on

Fail 11 Feb 2012 43,019 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

engine oil level low

engine warning light stays on

Pass 11 Feb 2011 38,602 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 38,514 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine light stays on

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Feb 2010 34,190 miles

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

engine light stays on

oil level low

rear number plate light slightly faded

Pass 16 Feb 2009 29,736 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2009 29,736 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2008 24,900 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 24,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 19,613 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 14,857 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 DBZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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