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FJ51 VVA

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

95,576 mi
Last recorded95,576 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 VVA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 95,576 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

fog light switch sticking

front brake discs badly corroded

front chassis extensions and suspension arms very rusty

headlight faiding

repair to fuel tank

underside very rusty

wipers deteriorating

Pass 30 Sep 2011 90,390 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

front brakes back plates corroded

slight play in antiroll bar links

some wear to front discs and pads

underside body work, subframes and suspension arms very rusy

Pass 12 Oct 2010 83,205 miles

front tyre wearing low

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

underside rusty and dirty

Fail 6 Oct 2010 83,186 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front tyre wearing low

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

underside rusty and dirty

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

odd wheels on rear

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2009 74,232 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

odd wheels on rear

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,030 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 66,030 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 53,831 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 53,831 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 46,424 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 46,424 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 35,027 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FJ51 VVA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VVA, 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 VVA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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