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FL02 RVK

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,240 mi
Last recorded43,240 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL02 RVK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2025 43,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 38,190 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 29,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 29,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 23,137 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 28,137 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases MIDILE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 26,224 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,836 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 22,836 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 22,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 22,300 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer tread

Pass 12 Jun 2015 22,265 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 May 2014 22,200 miles

both front tyres cracking on outer wall

Pass 6 Jun 2013 21,743 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 6 Jun 2013 21,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

both rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,704 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracking on outer walls

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,599 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 21,353 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 21,051 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front cracking on inner and outer side wall

nearside front lower suspenion arm slightly corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2009 21,051 miles

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

both rear tyres and nearside front cracking on inner and outer side wall

nearside front lower suspenion arm slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2008 20,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 19,672 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 17,817 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 RVK is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVK, 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 FL02 RVK registered?

FL02 RVK is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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