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GU52 VUA

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

40,620 mi
Last recorded40,620 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 40,620 miles

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

bonnet hard to open

front registraion plate cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2014 40,335 miles

bonnet hard to open

engine management light on

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre has been run flat and outer sidewall damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2014 40,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet hard to open

engine management light on

front registration plate cracked

nearside front tyre has been run flat and outer sidewall damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 38,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

bonnet does not open in normal fashion however customer has means to open and close

bonnet slighlty insecure

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear number plate slighlty detoriated and not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Aug 2011 38,148 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

bonnet does not open in normal fashion however customer has means to open and close

bonnet slighlty insecure

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

rear number plate slighlty detoriated and not likely to be misread

Pass 19 Aug 2010 35,649 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 35,647 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 32,548 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 27,886 miles

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

nearside sill has been repaired

Pass 9 Jan 2007 22,513 miles

Nearside sill has been repaired

Fail 22 Dec 2006 22,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside sill has been repaired

Pass 20 Dec 2005 16,347 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 VUA is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Gold with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

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

Is GU52 VUA safe to buy?

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