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HX53 FZY

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

46,613 mi
Last recorded46,613 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 FZY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,613 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, patterns at acceptable limits

centre stoplight not working

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Fail 21 Mar 2018 46,611 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

centre stoplight not working

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated, patterns at acceptable limits

Pass 5 Apr 2017 44,685 miles

engine management light on

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,660 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Apr 2016 42,782 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 42,782 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,067 miles

Nearside wiper slightly smeary on windscreen

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear seatbelt mechanism sticky in operation

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 41,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

E.M.L flashing

Nearside wiper slightly smeary on windscreen

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside rear seatbelt mechanism sticky in operation

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 40,038 miles

engine management light on

n/s/front tyre on 1.6mm limits

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 12 Mar 2012
Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,222 miles

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2010 37,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,692 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Damage to nearside outer sill panel

Gearbox under tray corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,816 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,707 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 14,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2006 14,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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 FZY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc 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 FZY, 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 FZY is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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