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GJ51 VZL

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,667 mi
Last recorded51,667 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VZL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 51,667 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills

Fail 4 Apr 2015 51,661 miles

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

Corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner and outer sills

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,028 miles

Surface corrosion to both rear outer body sill panels

Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,322 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 8 Apr 2013 43,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 9 Aug 2012 40,217 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 40,215 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,943 miles

50% of o/s/r sidelight out

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs corroding

inner and outer sills corroding

rear wiper u/s

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,099 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 27,082 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 25,026 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 22,391 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,225 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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GJ51 VZL 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 76.9%.

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 GJ51 VZL, 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 GJ51 VZL registered?

GJ51 VZL is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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The MOT history for GJ51 VZL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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