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AB02 CAT

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,657 mi
Last recorded49,657 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB02 CAT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 49,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside outer sill corroded

Fail 12 May 2017 49,657 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside and offside outer sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 39,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front flexi deterorated

nearside front tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,868 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,885 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 34,554 miles

Both headlamps misty/deteriorated

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

Corrosion occuring on rear suspension components

Fail 28 Jun 2013 34,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Both headlamps misty/deteriorated

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

Corrosion occuring on rear suspension components

Pass 22 Jun 2012 30,992 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 28,706 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 28,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 26,258 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 24,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 21,813 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 19,334 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear tyres cracked & perished.

Fail 4 Jul 2006 15,645 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front & rear tyres cracked & perished.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside 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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AB02 CAT is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 43,571 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 AB02 CAT, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AB02 CAT is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 July 2002.

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