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AU52 SXA

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

30,746 mi
Last recorded30,746 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 SXA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 30,746 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 29,766 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 29,758 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2023 28,965 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 28,957 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 28,095 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 26,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 26,045 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 24,598 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 24,298 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 23,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,914 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 22,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,593 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 22,010 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 22,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 21,313 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 20,656 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,245 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 19,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,100 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 18,461 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,854 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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AU52 SXA is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU52 SXA, 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 SXA is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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