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AY03 FMC

2003 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

37,114 mi
Last recorded37,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Matiz40,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FMC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 37,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rears (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 32,457 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 32,456 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,227 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 24,893 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 19,059 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 19,059 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2020 19,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 18,219 miles

front brakes worn

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 17 Apr 2018 17,802 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 16 Apr 2018 17,800 miles

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

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

front brakes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2017 17,389 miles

25% rear brake imbalance

Pass 17 Mar 2016 16,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 16,093 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,909 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 15,527 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 14,266 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 14,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 12,930 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 11,544 miles

slight leak from power steering pipe (n/s/f lower)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 10,200 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,803 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 7,103 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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AY03 FMC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AY03 FMC, 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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What year was AY03 FMC registered?

AY03 FMC is a 2003 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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