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FP51 BCU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

30,796 mi
Last recorded30,796 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 BCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 30,796 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 30,796 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 27,220 miles

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

Slight corrosion to both sills

Slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,639 miles

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

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

both sills corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2011 25,639 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both sills corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,128 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 23,128 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 21,262 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 19,175 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,564 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 16,533 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 14,428 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 12,343 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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FP51 BCU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FP51 BCU, 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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What year was FP51 BCU registered?

FP51 BCU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 November 2001.

Is FP51 BCU safe to buy?

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