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FM52 DCO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,106 mi
Last recorded56,106 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DCO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2016 56,106 miles

corrosion in progress

Fail 8 Feb 2016 56,038 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

corrosion in progress

Pass 24 Feb 2015 52,495 miles

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

corrosion on both outer sills at rear

exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorating

rust patches on brake pipe to o/s/r hose

Pass 19 Feb 2014 50,023 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2012 47,257 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 47,230 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,210 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 41,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,134 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 37,165 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,165 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,400 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 33,400 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 29,191 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,923 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 DCO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DCO, 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 DCO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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