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FM02 MZG

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,335 mi
Last recorded77,335 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MZG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,335 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 77,325 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Deep crack inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

all weldings heavily sealented

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2017 73,143 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded to rear all four (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear exhuast system corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,008 miles

corrosion on sills

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,879 miles

corrosion nearside rear outer sill

headlights deteriorating

nearside outer anti roll bushes worn

slight corrosion front to rear brake pipe

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,944 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,428 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 49,605 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 49,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,152 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 38,078 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,130 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 30,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 26,292 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 22,783 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 20,244 miles
Pass 1 Sep 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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FM02 MZG 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 68.4%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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