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FG52 ORV

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,747 mi
Last recorded52,747 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG52 ORV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 52,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2026 52,747 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 43,117 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trail arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2025 43,117 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trail arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2023 40,569 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 39,972 miles

offside rear lamp damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2022 39,946 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside rear lamp damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2020 37,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working.

Offside Rear light lens damaged.

Fail 22 Sep 2020 37,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working.

Offside Rear light lens damaged.

Pass 19 Sep 2019 35,092 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 31,328 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Sep 2017 27,592 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 23,509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,813 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,786 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 20,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 20,623 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 20,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,239 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 20,239 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 19,878 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 19,878 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,452 miles

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 18,484 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,096 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 15,953 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 ORV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FG52 ORV, 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 FG52 ORV registered?

FG52 ORV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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