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GY51 FSF

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,933 mi
Last recorded83,933 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 FSF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2013 83,933 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 83,933 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,827 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 75,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 75,482 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 74,193 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 74,193 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Fail 26 Mar 2010 74,174 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

clutch slipping

coolant level low

engine will not idle, engine warning lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,554 miles

Body damage and rust forming on both boot lid and o/s/f wing

Exhaust system rusty

N/S/R outer seat belt fraying

O/S/R mud flap broken

O/S/R seat belt marked where been caught behind seat

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

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 10 Mar 2009 49,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body damage and rust forming on both boot lid and o/s/f wing

Buckle in N/S/F road wheel. Cant see tyre lifting so pass/advise

Exhaust system rusty

N/S/R outer seat belt fraying

O/S/R mud flap broken

O/S/R seat belt marked where been caught behind seat

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

Oil level on min

Slight play in O/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2006 32,721 miles

rear section of exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2005 21,198 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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GY51 FSF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FSF, 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 FSF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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