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GF51 FAM

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,168 mi
Last recorded99,168 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 FAM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 99,168 miles

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

slight corrosion to outer sills

Fail 19 May 2014 99,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to outer sills

Pass 22 May 2013 88,394 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Fail 20 May 2013 88,333 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to both rear sills

Pass 8 Jun 2012 78,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 7 Jun 2012 78,044 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 49,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

exhaust rattals

front number plate cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2010 49,265 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust rattals

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,236 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 25,137 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,760 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 19,253 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 15,692 miles

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

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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GF51 FAM is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF51 FAM, 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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GF51 FAM is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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