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GY51 YGE

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

25,111 mi
Last recorded25,111 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YGE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 25,111 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 24,728 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 24,726 miles

Emissions not tested couldn't test it as water leek was to much (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coolant leak leaking a lot ()

Pass 5 Apr 2019 23,952 miles

rear pipe on exhaust showing corrosion

slight underfloor corrosion

Fail 5 Apr 2019 23,952 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear pipe on exhaust showing corrosion

slight underfloor corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2018 23,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,404 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 21,173 miles
Fail 2 May 2016 21,173 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 19,721 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 19,721 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 May 2014 18,878 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 17,389 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 16,202 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 15,252 miles

n/s/r brake lag-23% imbalance

wipers poor

Pass 3 Jun 2010 14,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s wiper poor

Fail 3 Jun 2010 14,856 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

handbrake lever travel slightly high

n/s wiper poor

Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,281 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,493 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perished

Fail 17 Jun 2008 13,468 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracking/perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking/perished

Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Jun 2006 12,205 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 12,205 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 YGE is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GY51 YGE, 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 YGE is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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