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HF53 FXK

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 FXK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2016 68,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

front exhaust flex in poor condition

o/s/f tyre on limit on outer edge

surface corrosion to some suspension parts

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

coolant low

oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2015 63,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

coolant low

oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2014 61,731 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,731 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 56,915 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 52,842 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 46,537 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 46,537 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 42,082 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 42,081 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,280 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 27,893 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 21,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,055 miles

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

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

recomend replacement of both front tyres

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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HF53 FXK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HF53 FXK, 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 HF53 FXK registered?

HF53 FXK is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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