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GY51 FRK

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

87,862 mi
Last recorded87,862 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FRK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,862 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 87,860 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 82,654 miles

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

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

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)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both headlights clouding

clutch pedal antislip device missing

management light stays on

near side rear inner tail light not working

Pass 8 Oct 2013 79,330 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 77,040 miles

n/s/f tyre getting close to limit

rear number plate has deteriated marks, but not likely to be misread

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,661 miles

ECU fault warning lamp is illuminated.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A VERY POOR CONDITION

Fluctuation on offside front brake very close to unaceptable limit, can feel slight pulsing at pedal.

Headlamps are starting to deteriorate.

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged.

Offside rear brake performance lower than nearside.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 7 Mar 2012 71,660 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

ECU fault warning lamp is illuminated.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE IN A VERY POOR CONDITION

Headlamps are starting to deteriorate.

Nearside door mirror glass is damaged.

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 64,634 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 64,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2010 64,613 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 64,614 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 57,434 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,434 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 44,862 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 34,564 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 34,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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
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GY51 FRK is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FRK, 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 FRK is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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