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AR51 DFF

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

28,735 mi
Last recorded28,735 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DFF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 28,735 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside rear outer sill corroded in place (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush/bearing rough. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 28,554 miles

sump plug seeping oil.

bothside front machperson strut top mounting bush /bearing rough.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bothside outer sill corroded in places. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 28,339 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder worn thin, and outer wall lightly cracking/perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug seeping oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bothside front machperson strut top mounting , bush / bearing rough.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 28,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side rear brake pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 27,755 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 27,341 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 27,320 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play top to bottom play and rough when rotated (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 26,871 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 26,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt partialy loose. (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 26,214 miles

bothside front brake pipe/s to brake hose corroded.

bothside front track rod end ball joint dust cover worn and seeping grease.

bothside rear brake pipe/s to brake hose painted over.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 25,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 24,345 miles

bothside front brake pads wearing thin.

bothside front head lamp aim pattern not very defined.

bothside front head lamp lens tarnished- lights output slightly reduced.

Pass 23 Dec 2011 23,414 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

bothside front inner pads wearing thin.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 21,769 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 20,421 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 18,894 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad deteriorating.

clutch pedal anti slip pad deteriorating.

rear registration plate deteriorating.

rear wiper blade dteriorating.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 17,423 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 14,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 12,716 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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AR51 DFF is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AR51 DFF, 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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AR51 DFF is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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