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GK51 YJZ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YJZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 77,862 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 77,862 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet insecure (6.1.B.1b)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamp lenses poor (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort footbrake (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle low effort (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Oct 2016 68,182 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 68,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 64,898 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 63,640 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 63,640 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsf sill corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 58,922 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,530 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 55,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,485 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriate

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

front anti roll bar and bushes are starting to deteriate

front brake pads are worn

front number plate starting to deteriate

nearside front brake has very slight brake bind

nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside front wheel has slight damage

nearside mirror slightly loose

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear wheel has slight damage

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear sidelight one of two is not working

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

offside rear tyre starting to deteriate

oil leaks from sump area

rear brake application is slightly uneven

rear number plate starting to deteriate

rear panard rod is slightly corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2011 54,414 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both headlamps starting to deteriate

both rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

brake pedal rubber is worn

clutch pedal rubber is missing

exhaust has slight leak along seam of rear exhaust section in 2 places

front anti roll bar and bushes are starting to deteriate

front brake pads are worn

front number plate starting to deteriate

nearside front brake has very slight brake bind

nearside front brake pipe has slight corrosion

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

nearside front wheel has slight damage

nearside mirror slightly loose

nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play

nearside rear wheel has slight damage

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear sidelight one of two is not working

offside rear sill has slight corrosion

offside rear tyre starting to deteriate

oil leaks from sump area

rear brake application is slightly uneven

rear number plate starting to deteriate

rear panard rod is slightly corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2011 54,362 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 53,331 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 53,331 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,351 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,434 miles

alternator belt is slightly loose

both offside tyres cracking badly on inner sidewall

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside mirror loose

nearsidee rear wheel service brake has low effort

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,434 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

alternator belt is slightly loose

both offside tyres cracking badly on inner sidewall

both rear tyres wearing low on tread

nearside mirror loose

nearsidee rear wheel service brake has low effort

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,952 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 40,952 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 32,792 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 22,499 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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GK51 YJZ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GK51 YJZ, 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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GK51 YJZ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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