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FN52 JYW

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,273 mi
Last recorded32,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN52 JYW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 32,273 miles

front and rear brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear suspension components showing corrosion

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2010 27,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear suspension components showing corrosion

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,257 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 24,699 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 24,699 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,877 miles

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

both front dampers slighty misted

brake pipes greased

Fail 27 Feb 2008 22,877 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both front dampers slighty misted

brake pipes greased

Fail 28 Feb 2007 16,621 miles

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear plate fading

Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,621 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

rear plate fading

Pass 28 Feb 2006 11,831 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

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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FN52 JYW is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FN52 JYW, 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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FN52 JYW is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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