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FN51 SHV

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,244 mi
Last recorded63,244 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 SHV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 63,244 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all round (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all round (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2017 63,669 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat pipe (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,517 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r inner side sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

front Felix exhaust pipe corrode

oil leaks

Fail 11 Apr 2016 60,499 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose hub nut loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded n/s/f & o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion n/s/r & o/s/r inner side sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber worn

front Felix exhaust pipe corrode

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,670 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 55,521 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,305 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,285 miles

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

fuel cap flap will not secure

passenger seat cannot be adjusted forewards or backwards

Fail 9 Apr 2013 44,230 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

fuel cap flap will not secure

passenger seat cannot be adjusted forewards or backwards

Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,622 miles

n\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Mar 2012 40,592 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n\s\f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2011 36,705 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 36,705 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,501 miles

Battery insecure

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

both wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 28,963 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 25,405 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 20,810 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 18,827 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 SHV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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