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HX53 FDM

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,620 mi
Last recorded64,620 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FDM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 64,620 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 64,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 63,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 60,550 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,508 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 53,179 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 53,179 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2018 51,662 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 13 Apr 2018 51,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake shows signs of over heating

Nearside front brake slightly binding

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Apr 2017 49,469 miles

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in various floor and body members

front tyres wearing unevenly

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 11 Apr 2016 46,731 miles

Front exhaust flexi joint worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2016 46,729 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front exhaust flexi joint worn

Rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2015 44,976 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

coil springs corroded

corrosion starting in outer sills

Pass 29 Apr 2014 43,802 miles

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

nearside front of the vehicle has minor damage

Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,802 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake pedal anti slip rubber slightly worn

nearside front of the vehicle has minor damage

Pass 19 Apr 2013 41,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con pump weeping

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust down pipe flexi in poor condition

rear beam axl sway bar corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2013 41,439 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air con pump weeping

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust down pipe flexi in poor condition

rear beam axl sway bar corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 36,696 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2011 36,696 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 34,284 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 34,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 31,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 29,029 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 26,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2007 26,795 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2006 25,132 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 25,132 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 FDM is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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