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FA51 YMO

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

38,022 mi
Last recorded38,022 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 YMO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,022 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 38,019 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 36,742 miles

condition of headlight pattern

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 36,704 miles

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

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

condition of headlight pattern

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 17 Oct 2013 35,928 miles

Corosion to offisde sill.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 35,926 miles

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

Corosion to offisde sill.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 35,908 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front headlamp lens deteriorated

corrosion to oddside rear outer sill

fuel tank seam shows signs of previous seepage

Pass 3 Sep 2012
Fail 29 Aug 2012

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 32,203 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,203 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing

Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,039 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low effort offside rear foot brake

offside rear tyre starting to crack

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2010 30,030 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

low effort offside rear foot brake

offside rear tyre starting to crack

wheel trims fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2009 28,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 17 Sep 2009 28,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 25,901 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,901 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,922 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust system,knocks close to chassis and fuel tank.

rear wiper blade poor.

top up washer bottle.

Pass 22 Aug 2005 1,649 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 16,451 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FA51 YMO is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 47,393 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 FA51 YMO, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA51 YMO is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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