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FE51 GWK

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,596 mi
Last recorded77,596 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 GWK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 77,596 miles

Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 24 Sep 2021 74,167 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 73,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,853 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,408 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,953 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 62,554 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,906 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 56,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,857 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 51,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 47,287 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 47,287 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,692 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 42,692 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,765 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipe coroded at rear section.

O/S/F Tyre worn close to legal limit.

O/S/R Tyre perished and split.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,687 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 36,653 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 33,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 28,815 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 28,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GWK is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 FE51 GWK, 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 GWK is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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