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FN51 SOU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,530 mi
Last recorded66,530 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 SOU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2018 66,530 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outter sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm/ anti roll (2.4.G.2)

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

both front head light lens req, polishing

rear part of exhaust corroded/

slight play in wiper linkage

Pass 29 Jan 2016 56,843 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti/roll/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear req/cleaning /greasing (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,833 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement anti/roll/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside rear req/cleaning /greasing (3.6.B.2c)

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Feb 2015 52,759 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 51,273 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 51,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,023 miles

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

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

engine warning lamp on.

Fail 23 Jun 2012 42,954 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

engine warning lamp on.

Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,605 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 35,605 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 29,212 miles

Advise corrosion on offside front sill

Fail 7 Jun 2010 29,178 miles

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

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

Advise corrosion on offside front sill

Pass 16 Jun 2009 25,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 21,023 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 19,886 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,891 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings †slight play & wear in steering rack components †cracking/perrishing to suspension bushes †surface corrosion to exhaust system

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 SOU 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 64.7%.

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

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