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DE52 TFX

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,437 mi
Last recorded70,437 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 TFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,437 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak Engine Oil Leak ()

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test From Mirror ()

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 70,437 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure Securing Clip Missing - Inner End of Gaiter (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak Engine Oil Leak ()

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test From Mirror ()

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both to the arms (2.4.G.2)

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

mite have fuel leak at rear of tank

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 65,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both to the arms (2.4.G.2)

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

mite have fuel leak at rear of tank

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,971 miles

eml on

oil leak from engine

Fail 29 Dec 2014 58,971 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

eml on

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 Dec 2013 56,389 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 56,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 54,404 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 54,404 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 50,497 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 50,497 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,183 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 47,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes pitted & corroded slightly in places

slight play in offside steering rack end

both rear tyres very heavy cracking & going out of shape

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,460 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 42,676 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 42,676 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 41,529 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 41,512 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,857 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 29,000 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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DE52 TFX is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DE52 TFX, 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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What year was DE52 TFX registered?

DE52 TFX is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 November 2002.

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