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FJ51 VTW

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,272 mi
Last recorded54,272 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VTW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,272 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 54,272 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 50,904 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 50,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 46,202 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 46,202 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,332 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs showing corrosion.

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,645 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 39,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,624 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 36,624 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,993 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,398 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 VTW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VTW, 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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What year was FJ51 VTW registered?

FJ51 VTW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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