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FP53 HTE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,103 mi
Last recorded46,103 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 HTE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2015 46,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2014 42,100 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slight corrosion

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2014 42,100 miles

front brake discs slight corrosion

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2013

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

brake pipes corroding and flexi hose unions

exhaust corroded

play nearside front ball joint

sills corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2013

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

brake pipes corroding and flexi hose unions

exhaust corroded

play nearside front ball joint

sills corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2012 32,635 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENS DETERIORATED.

CORROSION;INNER/OUTER SILLS.

END FLOAT RACK.

SCREEN MARKED.

Pass 27 Jun 2011 25,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 15,154 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 13,098 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 10,758 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 10,758 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 8,370 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 6,540 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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FP53 HTE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FP53 HTE, 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 FP53 HTE registered?

FP53 HTE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for FP53 HTE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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