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HX53 FCU

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,389 mi
Last recorded112,389 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,389 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 98,980 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,651 miles

inner rack has slight play

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 14 Sep 2015 91,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,856 miles

drive belts poorly adjusted

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2014 76,853 miles

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

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

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

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

drive belts poorly adjusted

front brake discs heavily worn on inner face

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2013 73,775 miles

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

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

both front brake discs have light surface corrosion on them

Pass 5 Sep 2011 69,304 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 69,290 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 62,507 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 62,507 miles

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 59,881 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 59,878 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 53,849 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake balance poor

Pass 11 Sep 2008 53,849 miles

rear brake balance poor

Pass 19 Sep 2007 46,056 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 38,410 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 FCU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 HX53 FCU, 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 FCU is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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