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FM02 MZE

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

29,893 mi
Last recorded29,893 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MZE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,893 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 26,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre walls perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Offside Rear Tyre walls perished

Fail 30 Nov 2017 26,696 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre walls perished

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre walls perished

Pass 20 Aug 2013 23,724 miles

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

off side front ABS ring is corroded

rear tyres are perished

Fail 20 Aug 2013 23,724 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

off side front ABS ring is corroded

rear tyres are perished

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,934 miles

engine management light on

rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2011 17,903 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 17,889 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 16,528 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 13,552 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 11,545 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 9,903 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 MZE is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 FM02 MZE, 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 MZE is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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