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FP53 HVC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

96,211 mi
Last recorded96,211 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 HVC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 96,211 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2016 86,906 miles

engine management light on

exhaust slightly blowing

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear worn close to legal limit

Fail 5 Apr 2016 86,906 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

exhaust slightly blowing

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear worn close to legal limit

Pass 7 Oct 2014 73,717 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 73,703 miles

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

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

ecm light on indicating fault in system

Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,383 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,255 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 46,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 46,762 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,066 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Apr 2009 34,871 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 33,738 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 33,738 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 30,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 30,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 22,682 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 HVC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HVC, 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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FP53 HVC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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