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FJ51 VUM

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,398 mi
Last recorded25,398 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VUM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 25,398 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 25,126 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 24,702 miles

slight play in offside front inner steering rack knuckle

Pass 4 Sep 2014 24,454 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 24,454 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 24,181 miles

Both Rear Sills Slightly Corroded

Slight Play In O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Surface Rust To Brake Pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,087 miles

Both Outer Rear Sills Slightly Corroded

Slight Play In O/S/F Wheel Bearing

Surface Rust To Brake Pipes

Pass 6 Sep 2011 22,481 miles

Slight Play in All Wheel Bearings

Surface Rust To Brake Pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,934 miles

Slight Play in O/S/R Wheel Bearing

Slight Play in O/S/f Wheel Bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 20,478 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 19,393 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,115 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 15,930 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 VUM 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 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUM, 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 VUM registered?

FJ51 VUM is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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