CarVerify

Free Car Check

FJ52 ZUC

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

104,299 mi
Last recorded104,299 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Daewoo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 ZUC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2016 104,299 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle service/foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle service/foot brake (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,362 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 99,158 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,225 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,024 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 86,024 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,766 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 78,766 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

gearbox stone guard/protection plate corroded

nearside front wheelarch showing early signs of corrosion

offside front driveshaft mounted speed sensor ring cracked

offside rear wheelarch showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

gearbox stone guard/protection plate corroded

nearside front wheelarch showing early signs of corrosion

offside front driveshaft mounted speed sensor ring cracked

offside rear wheelarch showing early signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,688 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 59,688 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 46,523 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 42,488 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 42,488 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,787 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 32,351 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 32,351 miles

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FJ52 ZUC is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FJ52 ZUC?

You can check the full history of FJ52 ZUC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FJ52 ZUC registered?

FJ52 ZUC is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2002.

Is FJ52 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ52 ZUC shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FJ52 ZUC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FJ52 ZUC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.