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HX03 JFA

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 JFA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 59,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 58,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 57,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 57,576 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 55,855 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 54,470 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 52,729 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 52,729 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 51,341 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 49,444 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 49,444 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 47,862 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 45,199 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,199 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 31 Aug 2011 41,892 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 41,892 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 38,337 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 38,337 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 34,273 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 34,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 29,522 miles

off side rear tyre down to 2mm starting to crack

Fail 21 Aug 2008 29,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre down to 2mm starting to crack

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,152 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 21,348 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 14,316 miles

washers weak

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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HX03 JFA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HX03 JFA, 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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HX03 JFA is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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