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AY03 FLE

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

80,455 mi
Last recorded80,455 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FLE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,455 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 79,015 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

eml light on

Fail 3 Jun 2015 78,997 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,246 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 May 2014 71,245 miles

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

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

No oil on dipstick

Fail 22 Mar 2014 71,227 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Mar 2013 63,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

damage to o/s/f flasher fixing & panel

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 25 Mar 2013 63,826 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

damage to o/s/f flasher fixing & panel

n/s mirror broken & taped up

Fail 14 Mar 2013 63,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 52,703 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 52,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,335 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 43,333 miles

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

Interior mirror missing.

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 35,483 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,058 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 28,057 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 22,373 miles

N/S/R inner lamp not working.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 17,496 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 17,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 12,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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AY03 FLE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 AY03 FLE, 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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AY03 FLE is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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