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AU52 KBF

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

43,128 mi
Last recorded43,128 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 KBF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 43,128 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

alternator belt loose/belt getting perished

Pass 6 Feb 2019 42,192 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 41,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joiner (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 5 Feb 2018 41,268 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joiner (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,955 miles

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 39,955 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp indicating a fault

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after cat (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 6 Feb 2015 36,718 miles

abs lamp came on and went out half way through test

all tyres perishing

both front flexi hose banjo's corroding

check engine light on

corrosion to outer sills

exhaust blow from mid section

front to rear brake pipes corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2015 36,718 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

abs lamp came on and went out half way through test

all tyres perishing

both front flexi hose banjo's corroding

check engine light on

corrosion to outer sills

exhaust blow from mid section

front to rear brake pipes corroding

one of two n/s tail lamps not working

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,288 miles

engine management light on

front tyres perishing and starting to wear on edges

light misting of oil on o/s/f shock absorber

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

rear number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion to end of both outer sills

Fail 10 Feb 2014 35,288 miles

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

engine management light on

front tyres perishing and starting to wear on edges

light misting of oil on o/s/f shock absorber

o/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

rear number plate deteriorating

slight corrosion to end of both outer sills

Pass 4 Feb 2013 33,488 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

very slight corrosion to rear ends of both outer sills

Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,709 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,703 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 29,572 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2011 29,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 27,155 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2010 27,155 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 24,096 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 20,789 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 20,789 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 17,530 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,011 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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AU52 KBF is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AU52 KBF, 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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AU52 KBF is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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