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HX53 FCJ

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,697 mi
Last recorded72,697 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FCJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2016 72,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low to inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,197 miles

corrosion to outer sills

headlight lenses cloudy

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2014 67,053 miles

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

headlight lenses cloudy

Fail 27 Oct 2014 67,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 23 Dec 2013 64,029 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Fail 19 Dec 2013 64,029 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust front flexi pipe corroded

slight corrosion to rear outer sills

Pass 6 Dec 2012 55,417 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 55,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,096 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil level on min

Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,441 miles

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

both calipers slightly loose on slides.

Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,441 miles

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

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

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

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

both calipers slightly loose on slides.

both front wipers split.

Pass 6 Sep 2010 29,560 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 25,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 23,128 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 20,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension panard rod is corroded.

Reduced performance at offside rear service brake,

Pass 3 Sep 2007 20,906 miles

Rear suspension panard rod is corroded.

Reduced performance at offside rear service brake,

Pass 25 Aug 2006 17,605 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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HX53 FCJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HX53 FCJ, 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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HX53 FCJ is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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