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FM53 CHX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,504 mi
Last recorded52,504 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 CHX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 52,504 miles

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Fail 26 Nov 2013 52,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 12 Nov 2012 48,493 miles

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (over fuel tank)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 48,493 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded (over fuel tank)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 45,262 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Fail 29 Nov 2011 45,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in nearside front lower arm ball joint

Pass 23 Nov 2010 41,730 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 41,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Sump corroded

Engine oil low

Front tyres worn and cuts to outer wall

Hight level brake light inop

Pass 22 Dec 2009 37,915 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 33,390 miles

damage to offside front tyre wall

Fail 21 Dec 2007 28,567 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,567 miles

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

offside front tyre has side wall damage

Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,473 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 23,473 miles

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

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 CHX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FM53 CHX, 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 CHX registered?

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

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