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FE51 GWF

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,053 mi
Last recorded71,053 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 GWF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 71,053 miles

both rear wheel bearings worn

brake pedal rubber worn

child seat fitted nearside rear

front tyres worn on edges

headlight patterns poor

rear number plate poor condition

repairs to both rear sills

Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,970 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyre worn on edges and both worn close to legal limit

brake pedal rubber starting to split

Pass 14 Sep 2015 68,786 miles

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)

body corroded

both rear wheel bearing noisey

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2014 64,505 miles

EML light on.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 59,928 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 59,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 55,058 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 54,980 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

EML SHOWING AT TEST.

W/WASHERS TOPPED UP

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,099 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 46,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 39,337 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 30,985 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise front pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2008 30,985 miles

advise front pads low

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,394 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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FE51 GWF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FE51 GWF, 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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FE51 GWF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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