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FV53 OMX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,966 mi
Last recorded63,966 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 OMX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 63,966 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 63,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 63,225 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,588 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,588 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 54,455 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,666 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,666 miles

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 10 May 2010 49,568 miles

offside front a b s tone ring split

Fail 10 May 2010 49,572 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front a b s tone ring split

Pass 11 May 2009 45,903 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 42,074 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 41,755 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 39,875 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 39,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 34,937 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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FV53 OMX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV53 OMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 OMX registered?

FV53 OMX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is FV53 OMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 OMX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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