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FM02 MYJ

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,058 mi
Last recorded59,058 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MYJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 59,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 59,058 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

both headlamp cloudy

Fail 3 Apr 2017 59,050 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill adjacent to rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing anti-roll bar split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body sill adjacent rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides - rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - front (4.1.E.1)

all tyres are 1557013 except for offside rear 1556513

Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,988 miles

Nearside rear sill corroding

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leaks

Previous welding repairs to offside rear sill

Fail 27 Sep 2015 56,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear sill corroding

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Oil leaks

Previous welding repairs to offside rear sill

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,283 miles

both rear brake pipes are very heavily corroded and only just a pass

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

play in nearside front wheelbearing

poor pattern to the offside headlamp

Fail 12 Oct 2014 54,263 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

both rear brake pipes are very heavily corroded and only just a pass

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

play in nearside front wheelbearing

poor pattern to the offside headlamp

Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear sill sections are rusty

Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside rear sill sections are rusty

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,566 miles

ns headlight is on max setting to the right

wipers poor, os headlight image poor

Fail 3 Sep 2012 44,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wipers poor, os headlight image poor

Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,658 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 33,658 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 28,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 28,821 miles

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,010 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 20,366 miles

play in NS and OS steering rack

Pass 12 Apr 2006 16,181 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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FM02 MYJ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FM02 MYJ, 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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FM02 MYJ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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