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FG02 YLZ

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,628 mi
Last recorded42,628 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG02 YLZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 42,628 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 42,627 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 22 Aug 2013 34,558 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

Fail 22 Aug 2013 34,558 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

brake pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Aug 2012 27,795 miles

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,793 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 1 Sep 2011 21,352 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 21,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 13,885 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 13,885 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 7,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 7,010 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 6,926 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 6,301 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,925 miles

slight cracking at wiper blades

Pass 8 May 2006 4,456 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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FG02 YLZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow 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 FG02 YLZ, 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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What year was FG02 YLZ registered?

FG02 YLZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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