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FJ51 VTC

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VTC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,457 miles

corrosion to off side sill front section

near side door mirror glass missing

Fail 28 Aug 2014 77,457 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to off side sill front section

near side door mirror glass missing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 71,728 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,720 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 71,326 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

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

near side rear tyre cracked/perished and worn close to legal limit

off side outer tail light not working

Pass 9 Jun 2012 62,495 miles

Both rear tyres perished

NSR seat base insecure

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

Fail 4 Jun 2012 62,357 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

NSR seat base insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 54,597 miles

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the foot brake is applied.It is not possible to establish if connected within the scheme rules

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when the steering wheel is rocked side to side has slight free play/wear present less than 013mm,it appears a defect is present and requires attention

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre inner wall has cuts present which are not deep enough to reach the re-inforcement,but could soon require a replacement tyre

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust support mounting has been given additional help to guide the system,it appears there is a fault which might require further attention

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust flange has a slight leak

(8.3.1d)Damage present within the windscreen swept area less than 040mm diameter

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

NOTES TAKEN AT TIME OF RETEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

The nearside rear brake pipe has been secured and insulated using hose and tie raps, it is considered to be a temporary type repair and should be fitted with the manufacturer recommended clips

Fail 31 May 2011 54,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

(1.2.1b)The high level stop lamp does not illuminate when the foot brake is applied.It is not possible to establish if connected within the scheme rules

(2.2A.1b)The steering mechanism when the steering wheel is rocked side to side has slight free play/wear present less than 013mm,it appears a defect is present and requires attention

(2c)There is presence of oil indicating a slight leak

(4.1D.1a)The offside front tyre inner wall has cuts present which are not deep enough to reach the re-inforcement,but could soon require a replacement tyre

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust support mounting has been given additional help to guide the system,it appears there is a fault which might require further attention

(7.1.2a)The front exhaust flange has a slight leak

(8.3.1d)Damage present within the windscreen swept area less than 040mm diameter

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD

Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,921 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 49,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 45,500 miles

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps fitted do not function

(2d)Items such as prams left inside the passenger compartment if not removed prior to presenting the vehicle for test could be refused a test,please ensure items removed for future tests

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal antislip device is worn down one side and may soon require renewal

(3.6B.1)The nearside rear steel brake pipe has one supporting clip damaged

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(5.1A)The offside rear child seat is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(5.1B.6)The nearside rear outer sill has surface corrosion forming within prescribed area for the seat belt

(5.1B.6)The offside rear outer sill has surface corrosion forming within prescribed area for the seat belt

(8.3.1d)Damage present within the windscreen swept area less than 040mm diameter

Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,500 miles

(1.3.2a)The high level stop lamps fitted do not function

(2d)Items such as prams left inside the passenger compartment if not removed prior to presenting the vehicle for test could be refused a test,please ensure items removed for future tests

(3.3A.1d)The service brake pedal antislip device is worn down one side and may soon require renewal

(3.6B.1)The nearside rear steel brake pipe has one supporting clip damaged

(3.6B.2c)The nearside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(3.6B.2c)The offside front steel brake pipe has surface corrosion present

(5.1A)The offside rear child seat is preventing a full inspection of the adult harness fitted

(5.1B.6)The nearside rear outer sill has surface corrosion forming within prescribed area for the seat belt

(5.1B.6)The offside rear outer sill has surface corrosion forming within prescribed area for the seat belt

(8.3.1d)Damage present within the windscreen swept area less than 040mm diameter

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 May 2008 40,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 34,089 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 28,716 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 VTC is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 VTC, 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 VTC is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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