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DF02 DTY

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,802 mi
Last recorded147,802 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DTY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 147,802 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 45,849 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,484 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 43,484 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 40,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

eml light on

Pass 26 Feb 2013 40,846 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

eml light on

Pass 29 Feb 2012 38,080 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 38,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 35,065 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,526 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 31,519 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 23,789 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 23,789 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 19,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 12,804 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 DTY is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DTY, 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 DTY is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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