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FM02 MZF

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,486 mi
Last recorded97,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MZF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 97,486 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 96,834 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2019 96,216 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2018 95,365 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Jul 2017 94,514 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 93,547 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 92,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 92,376 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 90,421 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Jul 2012 89,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Fail 14 Jul 2012 89,934 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 23 Jul 2011 89,430 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,530 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 88,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2009 78,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 70,645 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 70,645 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 58,909 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 34,196 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 MZF is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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