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FN53 AUC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,441 mi
Last recorded99,441 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AUC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main from front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 11 Feb 2025 98,878 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front, Inner contact surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN , Grease applied (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front. Grease applied (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Under seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 14 Feb 2024 98,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear MAIN, grease applied (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Grease applied (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Under seal applied to underside of vehicle, inspection limited

Pass 8 Feb 2023 97,804 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under seal applied limited inspection to various areas

Fail 1 Feb 2023 97,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under seal applied limited inspection to various areas

Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 96,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 96,150 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 94,515 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 91,528 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 89,229 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 89,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,366 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,360 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 60,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear panard rod corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 60,692 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Rear panard rod corroded.

Rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 13 May 2014 60,369 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Fail 9 May 2014 60,369 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Some corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes.

Pass 7 May 2013 56,357 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 56,357 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,334 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 42,055 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 42,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 39,241 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 67,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 37,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

gearbox cradle corroded excessively

Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 32,394 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FN53 AUC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AUC, 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 AUC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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