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GU51 LWX

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,685 mi
Last recorded51,685 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 LWX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,685 miles

low in oil

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs badly corroded

fuel cap cover broken

Fail 30 Oct 2010 51,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front discs badly corroded

fuel cap cover broken

low in oil

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,196 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2009 40,196 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 28,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 28,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,221 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 20,157 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 17,423 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 17,423 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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 LWX is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GU51 LWX, 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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What year was GU51 LWX registered?

GU51 LWX is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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