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GU51 LWJ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

53,587 mi
Last recorded53,587 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LWJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 53,587 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Both headlights tarnished

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 49,438 miles

Both headlamps tarnished

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 49,438 miles

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

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

Both headlamps tarnished

Headlight aim is poor

O/S/R tyre heavily perished

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

Rear brakes have a 24% imbalance

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,219 miles

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

rear tyres side walls cracking

Fail 13 Feb 2012 45,177 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2011 37,475 miles

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

both rear tyres outer walls cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre outer edge cracked and perished

Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,455 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 35,149 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,539 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 23,839 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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GU51 LWJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GU51 LWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU51 LWJ registered?

GU51 LWJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is GU51 LWJ safe to buy?

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