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GK51 YKB

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

51,708 mi
Last recorded51,708 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YKB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2019 51,708 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 48,653 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 48,648 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 46,371 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front lenses in poor condition (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,767 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 44,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,082 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 43,082 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 41,105 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 41,105 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,758 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 37,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,444 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 34,441 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,178 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 28,173 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 25,097 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 22,333 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 19,855 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,373 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 18,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 16,781 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 YKB is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YKB, 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 YKB is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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