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GY51 YGF

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,981 mi
Last recorded67,981 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 YGF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,981 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

both headlamp glass cloudy

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 15 Aug 2015 61,720 miles

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

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

o/s/f A.B.S ring cracked

Fail 15 Aug 2015 61,720 miles

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

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

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

o/s/f A.B.S ring cracked

Fail 15 May 2015 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

BOTH HEADLAMPS HAVE DETERIORATED TO THE LIMITS

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall has damage nearing the limits.

Pass 24 May 2014 57,375 miles

The engine check light is on

Fail 19 May 2014 57,373 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

The engine check light is on

Pass 22 May 2013 52,358 miles

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

the drive belt area is noisey

the exhaust flexi section is in poor condition

the front brake pads are at the limit!

Pass 24 May 2012 47,311 miles

Brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose is corroded.

Front brake pads nearing wear limits.

Fail 24 May 2012 47,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose is corroded.

Front brake pads nearing wear limits.

Pass 13 May 2011 44,287 miles

advice same as test no 545672131172

Fail 12 May 2011 44,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake pads are starting to wear low.

Rear tyres very low on air

Fail 27 Apr 2010 39,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,137 miles

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and perished

Pass 7 Apr 2009 35,399 miles

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE WORN TO WEAR INDICATORS AND HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD TO THE LIMIT.

off side rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2008 32,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,336 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

one section of off side rear side light out.

Pass 7 Feb 2007 29,176 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 YGF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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