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GF02 UCL

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,303 mi
Last recorded57,303 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 UCL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,303 miles

Both outer sills show corrosion but not to excess yet

Pass 3 Nov 2014 52,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 48,685 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp patterns deteriorating.

both rear inner sills corroding.

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorating.

exhaust catalyst, rear mounting flange corroded.

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside rear inner position lamp inoperative.

Fail 22 Oct 2013 48,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp patterns deteriorating.

both rear inner sills corroding.

both rear trailing arm mounting bushes deteriorating.

exhaust catalyst, rear mounting flange corroded.

front exhaust flexi joint deteriorating.

nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

offside rear inner position lamp inoperative.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 43,389 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

Fail 17 Oct 2012 43,389 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

clutch pedal rubber worn

offside front tyre tread starting to wear low

slight movement in steering wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2011 38,473 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 38,468 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,831 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 34,811 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 30,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 29,238 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 23,922 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2006 19,088 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor 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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GF02 UCL is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF02 UCL, 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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GF02 UCL is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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