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GJ51 VZV

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

81,579 mi
Last recorded81,579 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 VZV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2013 81,579 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear shocks starting to get weak

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 76,453 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 73,405 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 73,387 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 70,842 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer not working sufficent water on windscreen

offside door mirror glass cracked good visabilty to rear

Fail 5 May 2010 70,808 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside washer not working sufficent water on windscreen

offside door mirror glass cracked good visabilty to rear

Pass 7 May 2009 66,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 114,514 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 114,514 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2007 93,365 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 93,365 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 73,214 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 49,983 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 VZV 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 GJ51 VZV, 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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GJ51 VZV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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