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FN53 ARX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,055 mi
Last recorded72,055 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ARX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 72,055 miles

Slight play in Offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jan 2014 72,055 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brakes binding

Oil level below minimum

Slight play in Offside rear wheel bearing

Sump pourus

Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,675 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 64,674 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,444 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 62,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 56,042 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 45,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 45,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 37,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 25,428 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 25,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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FN53 ARX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FN53 ARX, 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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FN53 ARX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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