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FE51 GXW

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,646 mi
Last recorded49,646 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 GXW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 42,733 miles

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

airbag light is on

engine management light is on

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats being folded down

Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

airbag light is on

engine management light is on

unable to check rear seatbelts due to seats being folded down

Pass 18 Jan 2012 27,700 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 26,796 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER. CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Fail 13 Sep 2010 26,796 miles

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

SLIGHT WEAR ON BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER. CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,167 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN.

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,167 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SLIGHTLY WORN.

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,795 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 GXW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GXW, 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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What year was FE51 GXW registered?

FE51 GXW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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