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DF02 DSO

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DSO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 75,536 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 69,085 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding, near fuel tank

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorating/frosting

small chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2016 69,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Nearside Rear outer sill corroding

o/s and n/s front to rear metal brake pipes corroding, near fuel tank

o/s and n/s headlamps deteriorating/frosting

small chips in windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2015 63,379 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded

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

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

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

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

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

damage to nearside sill

Pass 13 Aug 2014 58,667 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 58,667 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,157 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 53,155 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 46,905 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 40,585 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 40,585 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,950 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 32,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,101 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 29,101 miles

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

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 25,535 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 21,853 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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DF02 DSO is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DF02 DSO, 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 DSO is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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