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FM53 CHO

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,598 mi
Last recorded12,598 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CHO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 12,598 miles

Nearside Rear showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear showing signs of perishing

Fail 26 Apr 2017 12,598 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall cracked and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear showing signs of perishing

Offside Rear showing signs of perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2016 9,373 miles

all brake pipes covered in grease

both rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion

engine oil leak

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 30 Mar 2016 9,367 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

All tyres rubber cracking badly

Oil leak

Surface corrosion all suspension components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 8,968 miles

all brake pipes corroding

Fail 13 Apr 2015 8,963 miles

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

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

all brake pipes corroding

Pass 9 Apr 2014 8,452 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 7,842 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 7,162 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 6,560 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly cracking

offside headlight aim slightly low

Pass 3 Nov 2009 6,453 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 5,997 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished on outer sidewalls 155/65-13

offside headlight aim slightly low

Pass 13 Sep 2007 5,538 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 5,072 miles

osf wheel bearing slight play

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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FM53 CHO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FM53 CHO, 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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What year was FM53 CHO registered?

FM53 CHO is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is FM53 CHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 CHO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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