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FL02 RVJ

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

80,324 mi
Last recorded80,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 RVJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 80,324 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,400 miles

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

nearside front windscreen wiper smeary

Fail 14 Jun 2014 75,400 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

high level brake light not working

nearside front windscreen wiper smeary

Fail 10 Jan 2013 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jan 2013 67,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,460 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 53,123 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 53,123 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

centre stop light not working.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 47,241 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 47,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 40,193 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 40,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 31,916 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
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FL02 RVJ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FL02 RVJ, 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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FL02 RVJ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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