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DK02 JCY

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

56,426 mi
Last recorded56,426 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 JCY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 56,426 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 56,426 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 56,330 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 56,330 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 56,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 56,101 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 56,101 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 54,387 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 54,372 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill corroded with a hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side's (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill very corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,110 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 54,110 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,501 miles

Offside Front steering arm - slight wear in inner knuckle joint

Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 49,457 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 49,456 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,974 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 48,010 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,308 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,476 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,541 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 37,868 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 34,308 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,758 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,081 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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DK02 JCY is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 DK02 JCY, 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 DK02 JCY registered?

DK02 JCY is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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