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FN51 LJO

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,065 mi
Last recorded113,065 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LJO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 113,065 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 110,162 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 110,161 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 109,701 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 109,701 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 103,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

fuel tank corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 103,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 97,614 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 97,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,481 miles

Front tyre sizes are different to rear tyres

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 92,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyre sizes are different to rear tyres. Clutch pedal rubber missing.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 86,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 86,325 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 86,331 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 86,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 76,819 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 67,957 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 67,957 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 59,933 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2007 51,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2007 51,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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FN51 LJO is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 47,393 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 FN51 LJO, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FN51 LJO is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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