MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Slight play in Offside rear wheel bearing
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
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)
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was FN53 ARX registered?
FN53 ARX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.
Is FN53 ARX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FN53 ARX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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