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GU52 VUF

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,693 mi
Last recorded92,693 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VUF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 92,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Aug 2018 92,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,058 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,814 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 50,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not tested (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both rear shock absorbers worn

clutch operation poor

exhaust knocking on bracket

heavy corrosion to rear sills

o/s/r wheel bearing play

rear brakes only just met minimum requirements

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 45,130 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 42,782 miles

rear suspension rusty

slight exhaust blow

uneven wear on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

water vin o/s/f indacator lamp

Fail 22 May 2014 42,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension rusty

slight exhaust blow

uneven wear on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

water vin o/s/f indacator lamp

Fail 4 Jul 2013 42,775 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust blowing

greece around o/s track rod end

Pass 24 Oct 2011 33,737 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 33,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,533 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 23,428 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,326 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 18,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2007 13,792 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 13,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 11,521 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 VUF is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VUF, 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 VUF registered?

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

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