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FE52 JFJ

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,068 mi
Last recorded51,068 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 JFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 51,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 51,033 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 41,489 miles

corrosion to outer sills

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front headlamps deteriorating

Fail 23 Sep 2013 41,441 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to outer sills

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front headlamps deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 34,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,440 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 21,340 miles

N/S/r Wheel has slight play

O/s/F Wheel has slight play

Fail 17 Sep 2010 21,340 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/r Wheel has slight play

O/s/F Wheel has slight play

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,871 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 17,871 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,323 miles

rear tyre walls perrishing

Fail 4 Sep 2008 15,323 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyre walls perrishing

Pass 6 Sep 2007 11,495 miles

nearside front tyre wall worn and parrished

offside front tyre worn on edge

wipers poor

Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 7,007 miles

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

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

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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FE52 JFJ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 43,571 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 FE52 JFJ, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE52 JFJ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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