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FM52 DDN

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,459 mi
Last recorded99,459 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 DDN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 99,459 miles

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 14 May 2014 99,459 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

engine warning light on

Fail 29 May 2013 92,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn

engine warning light on

temp repair on exhaust

Pass 29 May 2013 92,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front brake discs worn

engine warning light on

temp repair on exhaust

Pass 17 Jul 2012 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

temp repair made to exhaust centre

temp sealing fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2012 84,629 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

temp repair made to exhaust centre

temp sealing fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,033 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,032 miles

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

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

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

o/s inner cv boot loose

Fail 5 Jul 2010 70,683 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 70,683 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,063 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 46,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 39,230 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 29,411 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 29,411 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FM52 DDN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DDN, 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 DDN is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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