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2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

51,005 mi
Last recorded51,005 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CHV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,005 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2025 51,005 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2022 50,956 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 50,956 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,349 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 49,344 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,527 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip (1.1.11 (c))

Several suspension components corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2020 46,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Several suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Sep 2020 46,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,181 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable abs/speed rim cracked (6.1.7 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 36,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective poor pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 36,517 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 36,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 30,642 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 30,642 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,945 miles

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Fail 26 Sep 2015 26,945 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

tracking

Pass 23 Aug 2014 24,734 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near-side front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 16 Aug 2014 24,732 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres perishing

near-side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2013 23,129 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,129 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 22,520 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,302 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre outer walls cracking up but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2012 20,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyre outer walls cracking up but not deep enough to expose ply or cords

front brake discs corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,494 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

cracking to all tyres

front brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2010 11,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four tyres have small cracking to sidewalls

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2009 7,926 miles

unable to fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2008 3,533 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 2,481 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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FM53 CHV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FM53 CHV, 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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FM53 CHV is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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