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FY03 SMX

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,122 mi
Last recorded23,122 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 SMX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,122 miles

lap belt doesnt lock

Fail 9 Apr 2010 23,116 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

lap belt doesnt lock

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,649 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 16,471 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 13,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 10,233 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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FY03 SMX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FY03 SMX, 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 FY03 SMX registered?

FY03 SMX is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is FY03 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 SMX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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