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CU51 KOS

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,680 mi
Last recorded100,680 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 KOS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 100,680 miles

Corrosion on rear axle beam

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2012 96,503 miles

ADVISE/ OIL LEAK FROM SUMP(POUROUS)/ OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDG OF TREAD.

Fail 23 May 2012 96,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

ADVISE/ OIL LEAK FROM SUMP(POUROUS)/ OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDG OF TREAD.

Pass 23 May 2011 92,342 miles

advise on condition of front discs and n/s rear tyre

Fail 20 May 2011 92,342 miles

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

advise on condition of front discs and n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2010 86,515 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 86,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 80,126 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 80,126 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 70,405 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 70,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 61,574 miles

ADVISE/ALL TYRES ARE WORN TO 3MM TREAD DEAPTH,LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM./ OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES ARE WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TREAD.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 48,676 miles

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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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CU51 KOS is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 47,393 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 CU51 KOS, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU51 KOS is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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