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FX53 TKC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,639 mi
Last recorded83,639 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 TKC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2017 83,639 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner cills (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken and corroded (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer and inner cills (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front link arm bushes worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear off car smells of petrol but not leaking

Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,637 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

can smell petrol but no sign of a leak

can smell petrol but no sign of a leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 80,561 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 77,547 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,936 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 73,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 62,033 miles

EML on

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

head lights dim

o/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear?

Fail 13 Jan 2014 61,976 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front brake disc pads low?

head lights dim

o/s front wheel bearing showing signs of wear?

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 44,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 22 Oct 2010 38,696 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 38,696 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 36,192 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 36,192 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

part of dual control system still fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 28,252 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,935 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 24,932 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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FX53 TKC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 FX53 TKC, 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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FX53 TKC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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