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FJ52 ZVU

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,086 mi
Last recorded82,086 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ52 ZVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,086 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,419 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2014 75,419 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Sep 2013 67,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 67,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,372 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 65,372 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 59,552 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 56,770 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,208 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 53,093 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2007 49,165 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres starting to split on inner walls

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,165 miles

both rear tyres starting to split on inner walls

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,092 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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FJ52 ZVU is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ZVU, 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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What year was FJ52 ZVU registered?

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

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