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GK51 YKC

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,315 mi
Last recorded75,315 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 YKC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2015 75,315 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing worn

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing worn

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 67,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 67,493 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 60,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Aug 2013 60,473 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine warning light staying on

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,386 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine warning light staying on

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2011 45,732 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

engine warning light on

Pass 7 Aug 2010 41,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine warning light on

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2009 36,069 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,512 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 25,045 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 25,045 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 22,197 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 19,032 miles

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

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit on outer edges

offside front tytre worn low on outer edge

Pass 2 Aug 2005 19,032 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn to legal limit on outer edges

offside front tytre worn low on outer edge

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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GK51 YKC is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GK51 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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