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GU52 VTP

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

49,556 mi
Last recorded49,556 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VTP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2016 49,556 miles

clutch worn

coolant level low /sighs of water leak back of engine

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2016 49,556 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

CAT GLOWING

clutch worn

coolant level low /sighs of water leak back of engine

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,798 miles

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

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

petrol tank starting to corrode

Fail 1 Oct 2014 41,797 miles

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

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

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

petrol tank starting to corrode

Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,645 miles

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

slight body corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2012 35,404 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

slight corrosion on rear sills

slight low effort on off side rear brake

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,747 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake pedle rubber wearing thin

Pass 15 Sep 2010 31,310 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 29,424 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,178 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 24,618 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 24,618 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2006 20,000 miles

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 2 Oct 2006 20,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 16,965 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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GU52 VTP is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GU52 VTP, 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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What year was GU52 VTP registered?

GU52 VTP is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GU52 VTP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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