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FJ51 VSN

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,793 mi
Last recorded64,793 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VSN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 64,793 miles

2 main brake pipes have lots of corrosion front to rear & o/s & n/s

Nearside Front lower arm has corrosion

Nearside Front wiper has cut in rubber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills have corrosion have been repaired in areas o/s & n/s

rear wheel bearings have play o/s/r & n/s/r

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,793 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail gearbox mounting broken (6.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

2 main brake pipes have lots of corrosion front to rear & o/s & n/s

Nearside Front lower arm has corrosion

Nearside Front wiper has cut in rubber

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

outer sills have corrosion have been repaired in areas o/s & n/s

rear wheel bearings have play o/s/r & n/s/r

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 60,602 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened from axle to body (2.4.G.1)

main brake pipes waxoild from front to rear can not check for corrosion

n/s o/s rear ferrulesslightly rusting

Fail 3 Nov 2015 60,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened from axle to body (2.4.G.1)

main brake pipes waxoild from front to rear can not check for corrosion

n/s o/s rear ferrulesslightly rusting

Pass 9 Sep 2014 56,492 miles

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

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

front offside wheel bearing noisy

gearbox mounting deteriorated

nearside outer sill heavily repaired

offside outer sill heavily repaired

Fail 5 Sep 2014 56,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front offside wheel bearing noisy

gearbox mounting deteriorated

offside outer sill heavily repaired

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,108 miles

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

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

engine light on

nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded and repaired

Fail 23 Aug 2013 52,085 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

engine light on

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside outer sills heavily corroded and repaired

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 48,611 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 44,935 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear sill corroding

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Fail 3 Aug 2011 44,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear sill corroding

offside rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 41,029 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,970 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,669 miles

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 5 Nov 2008 37,669 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,358 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 34,358 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 31,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 27,561 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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FJ51 VSN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 FJ51 VSN, 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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FJ51 VSN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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