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FM52 FMV

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,679 mi
Last recorded59,679 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FMV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2013 59,679 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight deterioration of gear box mounting

slight fluctuation offside rear brake

Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 52,986 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 52,986 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate slight discolouration

Pass 6 Jan 2011 50,934 miles

front brake disks corroded.

front sub frame corroded.

front suspension legs corroded.

fuel filter corroded.

oil leak.

rear axl corroded.

rear axl stabelizers corrodede.

rear num plate faded.

rear trail arms corroded.

wipers worn.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 48,658 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 35,329 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 35,329 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PIPES RUSTING, N/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDE WALL, REAR TYRES ON LIMIT.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 32,191 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2006

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 FMV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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