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GY51 FOT

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,020 mi
Last recorded84,020 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FOT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 84,020 miles

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

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

offside front outer sill excessively holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 11 Jul 2016 83,971 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

offside front outer sill excessively holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 29 Nov 2014 83,943 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre unevenly worn on outer edge.Nearside front tyre unevenly worn on both edges

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,532 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 76,484 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 7,340 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

engine light on

Pass 1 Mar 2012 7,340 miles

engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 68,716 miles

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

eng man light on.air bag light on.

front no plate cracked across fixing.

n/s front tyre outer wall cut .

n/s rear foot brake low performance.

Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,713 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

eng man light on.air bag light on.

front no plate cracked across fixing.

n/s front tyre outer wall cut .

n/s rear foot brake low performance.

Pass 12 Sep 2009 60,225 miles

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/f tyre has slight cut on outter wall

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,230 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 36,034 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 36,031 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 27,017 miles

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

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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GY51 FOT is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY51 FOT, 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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GY51 FOT is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 September 2001.

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