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FM02 SBZ

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,716 mi
Last recorded41,716 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 SBZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 41,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 41,716 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 33,009 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 33,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,474 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,598 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 19,027 miles

slight fluctuation on n/s/f brake

Fail 14 Jul 2007 19,027 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads starting to wear low

slight fluctuation on n/s front brake

Pass 20 Jul 2006 15,740 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 15,739 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

slight fluctuation on front brakes.

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 SBZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SBZ, 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 FM02 SBZ registered?

FM02 SBZ is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 July 2002.

Is FM02 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM02 SBZ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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