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FG52 MVL

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,926 mi
Last recorded47,926 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 MVL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 47,926 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO FLOOR AREA (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL TO FLOOR AREA (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

CHILD SEAT FITTED

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON

Nearside Front BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

OIL LEAK

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,781 miles

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

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

Oil leak

damage to n/s/r

m/l on

Fail 4 Dec 2014 41,781 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/r

m/l on

Pass 18 Jun 2012 34,410 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 29,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,773 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 24,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 18,389 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 18,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 18,296 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,296 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 14,786 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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FG52 MVL is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FG52 MVL, 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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FG52 MVL is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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