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HX03 JFJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

78,121 mi
Last recorded78,121 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 JFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2017 78,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,794 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 73,346 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 67,424 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 67,412 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,934 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn low on outer edges

Fail 9 Aug 2013 64,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2012 62,455 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 52,893 miles

advancing underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2011 52,893 miles

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

advancing underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2010 47,893 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front cross panel rusty

tempoary repair carried out on exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2010 47,893 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front cross panel rusty

tempoary repair carried out on exhaust

Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,889 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine management light on

nsr tyre worn

slight play fromt top mounts

slight play rear wheelbearings

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,541 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 43,327 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,488 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 26,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2006 26,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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HX03 JFJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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