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AR51 DFY

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,752 mi
Last recorded44,752 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DFY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,752 miles

patch welded both sills and blacked over

Pass 6 Dec 2017 38,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perrished

Fail 5 Dec 2017 38,860 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 28,395 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 27,887 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 27,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 27,397 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,021 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 26,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 25,793 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 24,921 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 24,921 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 23,913 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Nov 2008 23,910 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,660 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,388 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 13,347 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 DFY is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 DFY registered?

AR51 DFY is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 January 2002.

Is AR51 DFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DFY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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