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FN51 LJV

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

49,646 mi
Last recorded49,646 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LJV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2017 49,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (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)

corrosion to prescribed areas not considered excessive at timke of test

Pass 10 Aug 2016 35,610 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 135,343 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from rear view mirror before test

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 31,034 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from rear view mirror before test

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 29,059 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 29,059 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

possible fliud leak at rear brakes ?

Pass 12 Aug 2013 28,109 miles

N/S/R low pressure

N/S/R wheel distorted on inner rim

Pass 8 Aug 2012 27,890 miles

Nearside rear brake not as efficient as offside.

Pass 27 Jul 2011 27,602 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 27,482 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 27,482 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 27,372 miles

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

both front tyres worn o/s tread spliting

both rear tyres worn and spliting

Pass 6 Aug 2009 27,372 miles

both front tyres worn o/s tread spliting

both rear tyres worn and spliting

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,959 miles

o/s/f tyre and both rear tyres cracking and worn on edges

Pass 1 May 2007 19,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 19,172 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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FN51 LJV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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