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FJ51 VTY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,888 mi
Last recorded72,888 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VTY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2019 72,888 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Bush pulling over lock nut & washer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Suspension rod corroded and seriously weakened Panard rod across rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both outer sill repaired at rear

Headlamp lenses dull

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

O/s front outer sill holed but inner sill & inner structure under sill still sound

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 70,284 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 70,278 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 67,217 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 67,217 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 63,446 miles

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

engine management light on

r/n/s brake slightly binding

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,588 miles

engine management light on

headlight aims weak

n/s washer jet weak

small crack in windscreen

Fail 9 Nov 2015 59,585 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

headlight aims weak

n/s washer jet weak

small crack in windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,516 miles

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

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

f/o/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Fail 10 Nov 2014 55,510 miles

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

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)

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

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

f/o/s tyre inner edge showing signs of wear

Pass 8 Nov 2013 50,453 miles

engine management light on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 40,006 miles

wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Fail 10 Nov 2011 40,006 miles

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

wear on brake pedal anti slip rubber

Pass 18 Feb 2011 37,053 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,687 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,733 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 26,733 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 22,869 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 21,150 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 20,221 miles

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

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 VTY 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 66.7%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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