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FE51 GYF

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

66,053 mi
Last recorded66,053 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 GYF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 66,053 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 66,053 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 51,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front pinch bolt nut is not nylon, lock tight may of been used benefit of doubt giving

Offside Front pinch bolt nut is not nylon, lock tight may of been used benefit of doubt giving

Offside Front speed ring cracked on cv joint

Fail 6 Dec 2022 51,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached pinch bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered grease (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front speed ring cracked on cv joint

Pass 18 Nov 2021 49,871 miles

Brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Sep 2020 48,655 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 48,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake drag

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 48,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear brake drag

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 47,551 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 46,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 45,225 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 43,612 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,025 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,753 miles

both rear tyre walls perished

Pass 4 Feb 2013 39,209 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 39,209 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 37,746 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,702 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 34,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 26,081 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 16,188 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 12,584 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 11,068 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 11,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,434 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 7,486 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 GYF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GYF, 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 GYF registered?

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

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The MOT history for FE51 GYF shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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