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FJ51 VSV

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,948 mi
Last recorded54,948 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VSV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 54,948 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to rear of vehicle

engine light on

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 22 Sep 2012 54,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

damage to rear of vehicle

engine light on

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 12 Sep 2012 54,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake flexis and ferrules corroded and aged

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Chips in screen

Damage to various trims and panels

EML On

Headlamps aged and images poor

STRONG ADVISE:Corrosion to metal brake pipework

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Wiper linkages worn/require attention

Pass 23 Sep 2011 52,123 miles

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Corrosion to underside of vehicle including steering, suspension and brake components

Damage to rear bumper and fixings

Minor damage to various trims and panels

Strong Advisory: Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded and slight blow

Strong Advisory:Offside front, front to rear and offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 52,123 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Brake flexis showing age and wear

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn

Corrosion to underside of vehicle including steering, suspension and brake components

Damage to rear bumper and fixings

Minor damage to various trims and panels

Strong Advisory: Rear exhaust hanger heavily corroded and slight blow

Strong Advisory:Offside front, front to rear and offside and nearside metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,606 miles

brake pedal anti-slip rubber deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2009 44,314 miles

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

near side front tyre has a few cuts none showing cords

near side rear brake pipe starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,142 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 29,747 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,310 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 21,310 miles

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

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

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

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 VSV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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