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EX02 AWM

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

34,759 mi
Last recorded34,759 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 AWM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 34,759 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 34,759 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 32,300 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 32,126 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 31,794 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 31,375 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 18 May 2022 31,375 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (Central) outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Nearside trailing behind (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear (outer) sill areas corroding

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 8 Jun 2021 30,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 30,599 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 30,072 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 30,070 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside rear service brake performance poor (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 29,504 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 28,935 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 28,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 28,408 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,843 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 27,235 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 27,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 26,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 25,748 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 25,122 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,122 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 24,589 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 24,109 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Fail 9 Apr 2009 24,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,573 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 23,573 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 22,935 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 22,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,464 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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EX02 AWM is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EX02 AWM, 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 EX02 AWM registered?

EX02 AWM is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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