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GF02 UCV

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,735 mi
Last recorded70,735 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF02 UCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 70,735 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 70,701 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

off side rear inner tail light not working

Pass 24 Jan 2012 63,687 miles

front no. plate broken

handbrake could do with adjusting

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

inbalance of front brakes just within accepted limits

nearside rear outer sill damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear service brakes weak

sills corroded

wipers could be better

Fail 24 Jan 2012 63,686 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front no. plate broken

handbrake could do with adjusting

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

nearside rear outer sill damaged

rear metal brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

wipers could be better

Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,707 miles

front no plate damaged

nearside outer c.v. boot leaking

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 12 Jan 2011 56,705 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate damaged

nearside outer c.v. boot leaking

surface cracks & perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 15 Jan 2010 50,692 miles

front no. plate damaged

rear view mirror missing

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 15 Jan 2010 50,692 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no. plate damaged

rear view mirror missing

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,285 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 44,283 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1 of 2 nearside rear lights inoperative

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

some play in offside of steering rack

surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls

washers could be better

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,993 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet damaged

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jan 2008 36,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

bonnet damaged

rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,299 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 30,297 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 23,698 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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GF02 UCV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 GF02 UCV, 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 UCV is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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