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GU52 VTW

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,572 mi
Last recorded72,572 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VTW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2012 72,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2012 68,472 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front to rear brake pipe not in mounting clip on offside front inner wing

offside front to rear metal brake pipe heavily covered with grease preventing full inspection of pipe

Fail 14 Mar 2012 69,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 59,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,706 miles

Exhaust repair on centre pipe

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 46,580 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Handbrake travel

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 35,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 35,298 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 May 2007 24,497 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 12,585 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 11,564 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 VTW is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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