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FV53 SRZ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,901 mi
Last recorded25,901 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 SRZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2016 25,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills weak (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front abs ring broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,901 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 25,901 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 25,910 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 25,901 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 25,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 25,901 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,653 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 24,653 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 21,538 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 19,205 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 17,188 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 12,640 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 SRZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV53 SRZ, 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 FV53 SRZ registered?

FV53 SRZ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is FV53 SRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 SRZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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