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FP02 GCU

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,348 mi
Last recorded67,348 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP02 GCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 67,348 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 67,348 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,422 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 59,419 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 58,468 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 49,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 49,978 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,766 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 42,766 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,677 miles

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

abs light on

o/s/f tyre getting low

o/s/r tyre slightly perrished side walls

small cut n/s/f tyre outer side wall

Pass 21 Jul 2008 24,441 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 24,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 18,959 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 15,068 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 15,022 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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FP02 GCU is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 43,571 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 FP02 GCU, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FP02 GCU is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 August 2002.

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