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AR51 DHZ

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,011 mi
Last recorded85,011 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DHZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 85,011 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Foot brake just met the brake limit

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath both side sill inner & outer corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

brake pedal anti-slight incomplete

Fail 12 Oct 2016 85,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat to centre section union (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Bonnet temporarily repaired

Front No. plate becoming insecure - recommend attention

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Friction face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp beam pattern just passable

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 79,036 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 79,036 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,436 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 73,430 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,426 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both rear service brake readins becoming low

Pass 6 Aug 2012 68,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 68,034 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 61,450 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,528 miles

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both outer sill panels badly rusted

ECU warning lamp indicating system fault

Fail 19 Jul 2010 54,528 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Both outer sill panels badly rusted

ECU warning lamp indicating system fault

Pass 24 Jul 2009 48,375 miles

Both front brake discs rusted on edges of friction surfaces

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Exhaust rear section rusted

Front windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Fail 23 Jul 2009 48,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front brake discs rusted on edges of friction surfaces

Both front steel brake pipes degrading

Exhaust rear section rusted

Front windscreen damaged outside of the swept area

Offside front to rear steel brake pipe rusted and degrading

Offside rear side lamp not working correctly

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,556 miles

"Check engine" warning lamp on

Both front and offside front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Exhaust middle box rusty

Noise from pulley end of engine

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe/manifold area

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Fail 24 Jul 2008 42,556 miles

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

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

Noise from pulley end of engine

"Check engine" warning lamp on

Both front and offside front to rear steel brake pipes degrading

Exhaust middle box rusty

Front brake pads worn very low

Slight blow from exhaust front pipe/manifold area

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 3 Aug 2007 36,602 miles

Both front and both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both front to rear and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both track rod end and both front bottom ball joint boots perished

Exhaust catalyst flange to middle section badly rusted and weakened

Fail 3 Aug 2007 36,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,229 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 DHZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DHZ, 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 DHZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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