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GJ51 WDF

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Diesel 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,915 mi
Last recorded80,915 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 WDF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 80,915 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 76,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 76,388 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,997 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,696 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2013 69,696 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 66,364 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,382 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,959 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 50,959 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,041 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 42,041 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 34,439 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 34,364 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 25,893 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 25,893 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 19,501 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 19,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 13,476 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 13,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GJ51 WDF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WDF, 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 WDF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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