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GJ51 WCR

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,801 mi
Last recorded68,801 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WCR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2014 68,801 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 68,747 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 53,079 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,525 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,158 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,158 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 32,928 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)

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

nearside rear foot & handbrake is not as efficient as offside.recommend brake check

Fail 16 Sep 2008 32,928 miles

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

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

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)

both rear tyres are starting to perish on sidewalls

nearside rear foot & handbrake is not as efficient as offside.recommend brake check

Pass 21 Aug 2007 22,875 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 14,145 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 14,145 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 WCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ51 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

GJ51 WCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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