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FJ52 ZSX

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,229 mi
Last recorded67,229 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 ZSX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 67,229 miles

Central Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened across rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 59,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front & rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2017 59,262 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front & rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank corroded

offside front outer sill corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front outer sill corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 57,237 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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front outer sill corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 54,430 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Fail 7 Jul 2015 54,430 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2014 52,008 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 49,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 49,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 45,969 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 45,969 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,954 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 35,021 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 35,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2009 32,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,992 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,278 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 20,635 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 20,635 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 ZSX is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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