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FM52 FTJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,672 mi
Last recorded55,672 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 FTJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 55,672 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 55,672 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 52,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre nail

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 49,409 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 49,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,898 miles

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

o/s headlamp deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2014 47,898 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s headlamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2013 47,810 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 46,913 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 46,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,664 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 24 Feb 2011 43,664 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,611 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,605 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 21,076 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,076 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 16,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 16,419 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 13,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 10,332 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 FTJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FTJ, 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 FTJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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