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AR51 DFV

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

48,409 mi
Last recorded48,409 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DFV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 48,409 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes across bulk head (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe / cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted sill (5.2.6)

engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack in o/s bottom corner (8.3.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing

n/s headlamp aim getting poor

Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,339 miles

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

headlamp lens dull

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 42,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

headlamp lens dull

wiper linkage worn

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,583 miles

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

managment light on

Fail 10 Mar 2014 37,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

managment light on

Pass 8 Nov 2012 33,757 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 29,995 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all underbody components have surface corrosion

engine management light on

mid exhaust joint very rusty

Fail 10 Aug 2011 29,995 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

all underbody components have surface corrosion

engine management light on

mid exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2010 26,887 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all of the brake pipes are covered in grease

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wall is slightly damaged

offside front chassis support bar slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2010 26,842 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all of the brake pipes are covered in grease

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wall is slightly damaged

offside front abs ring corroded and broken

offside front chassis support bar slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 26,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 23,729 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 20,693 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 20,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s rear tyre starting to crack on outer sidewall

Pass 15 Feb 2007 15,538 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 15,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 11,454 miles

o/s/f tyre wall starting to perrish

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 DFV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 AR51 DFV, 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 DFV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 February 2002.

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