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FN51 SFZ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,441 mi
Last recorded75,441 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 SFZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 75,441 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 75,441 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and is starting to crack

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 5 Jul 2013 71,042 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,472 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 64,468 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 57,440 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Aug 2010 57,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

FRONT TRIM UNDER H/LIGHT LOOSE / PUSHED UP

NEARSIDE FRONT WING SLIGHT DAMAGE / WING PUSHED OUT WARDS / SLIGHTLY OUT OF ALIGN

OFFSIDE BRAKE PIPE SURFACE CORRODED / CLEANED / GREASED

OFFSIDE REAR PANEL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED / BUMPER SCUFFED / DAMAGED

UNDERSIDE / ALL COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,146 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight mounting broken but lamp still secure

Fail 27 Aug 2009 52,146 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

nearside headlight mounting broken but lamp still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2008 46,301 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 42,325 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system. †surface corrosion to various brake piupes. †corrosion to sump. †slight play in steering system. †slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

n/s/r tyre worn to limit (1.6mm). †o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and slightly out of shape.

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,325 miles

corrosion to exhaust system. †surface corrosion to various brake piupes. †corrosion to sump. †slight play in steering system. †slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

n/s/r tyre worn to limit (1.6mm). †o/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edge and slightly out of shape.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 37,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 SFZ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 SFZ, 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 SFZ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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