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DF02 DRV

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,410 mi
Last recorded77,410 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DRV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 77,410 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 May 2017 77,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 72,818 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 69,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 69,958 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 67,455 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 67,455 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,231 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 64,231 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 58,983 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 58,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 54,334 miles

corrosion and slight blow to front exhaust

Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,334 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion and slight blow to front exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2010 49,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,679 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 43,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,294 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,133 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 26,383 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 26,383 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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DF02 DRV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow 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 DF02 DRV, 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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DF02 DRV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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