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FN51 LJY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,467 mi
Last recorded69,467 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 LJY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,467 miles

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

emmissions warning lamp on

nearside rear outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 69,437 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear outer sill corroded

emmissions warning lamp on

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

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 58,919 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 58,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. n/s/f tyre has cuts in outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 52,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both offside front and offside rear tyres low on pressure at time of test

engine warning light stays on

Fail 23 Sep 2009 52,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

battery useless

both offside front and offside rear tyres low on pressure at time of test

engine warning light stays on

time clock not set

Pass 21 Aug 2008 49,956 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 49,956 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 45,975 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 41,997 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 LJY is a 2001 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 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 LJY, 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 LJY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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