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DK02 VRZ

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,677 mi
Last recorded70,677 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK02 VRZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2015 70,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leading to hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,292 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 67,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,008 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 62,008 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 52,580 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r footbrake effort low

Fail 5 May 2011 52,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall in very poor condition

Pass 4 May 2010 49,246 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 45,258 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 45,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 3 May 2007 35,982 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 28,618 miles

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

offside front tyre wall starting to split

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 VRZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DK02 VRZ, 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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DK02 VRZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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