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GL51 SFX

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

56,738 mi
Last recorded56,738 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 SFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 56,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 54,547 miles

Nearside Front suspect corrosion repair to outer sill

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear suspect corrosion repair to outer sill

Offside Rear suspect corrosion repair to outer sill

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

accelerator pedal anti slip cover missing

brake pedal anti slip cover worn along one edge

clutch pedal anti slip cover missing

Fail 16 Jun 2017 54,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 53,466 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 53,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,032 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nr fuel tank area; been greased over (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 43,026 miles

Both Rear Tyres; Heavilly Perrished & low tread to outer edges; (possibley Design)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,924 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 37,895 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 34,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perrished

Fail 10 Jul 2013 34,197 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perrished

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,003 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 25,454 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 25,454 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 20,113 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 20,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,990 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 14,990 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)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 13,341 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 13,341 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 11,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 11,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 9,966 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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GL51 SFX is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 43,571 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 GL51 SFX, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GL51 SFX is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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