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FJ52 ZSG

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests19 (8 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate42.1%

Mileage

77,076 mi
Last recorded77,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 ZSG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,076 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 77,073 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 75,258 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,258 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

needs tracking

Pass 11 Jan 2012 71,895 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,895 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 69,328 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 69,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 58,126 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,101 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)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 58,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r inner tale light in-op

play in bothfront wheel bearings esp n/s/f

speedo piick up ring broken

Fail 11 Aug 2009 58,081 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 44,174 miles

rear tyres cracking.

Fail 20 Aug 2008 44,174 miles

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

rear tyres cracking.

Pass 11 Aug 2007 33,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 33,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 33,160 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 33,120 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2006 30,440 miles

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

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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FJ52 ZSG is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.1%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 43,571 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 FJ52 ZSG, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ52 ZSG is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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