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FN53 AUA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

112,573 mi
Last recorded112,573 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 112,573 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 112,552 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 110,550 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 110,528 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 109,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 109,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 107,257 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 107,213 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 105,303 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 105,261 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 102,608 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

engine light is on

Fail 22 Sep 2017 102,598 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

engine light is on

Pass 7 Oct 2016 99,606 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

engine light on

Fail 5 Oct 2016 99,580 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

brake pipes greased

engine light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 96,282 miles

headlamps deteriorating

outer sills corroding

slight dampness to fuel tank

Pass 26 Sep 2014 93,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 91,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

eml lamp on

Pass 18 Sep 2012 88,880 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,595 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

high level stop lamp inop

Fail 30 Sep 2011 85,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

high level stop lamp inop

Pass 14 Sep 2010 76,402 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 63,906 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 53,363 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,363 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 43,755 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 43,655 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 31,979 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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FN53 AUA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 FN53 AUA, 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 AUA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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