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HD52 OFT

2002 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,690 mi
Last recorded43,690 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Matiz43,571 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD52 OFT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 43,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 36,512 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 35,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 34,061 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 34,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 34,019 miles

Emissions not tested equipment fault (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 33,691 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 33,465 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 33,465 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 33,176 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 32,698 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 32,148 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 31,857 miles

nearside front tyre perished / cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2015 31,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 30,896 miles

Nearside front tyre beginning to show signs of age related perishing.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 30,896 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre beginning to show signs of age related perishing.

Nearside wiper "chatters" slightly.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 30,431 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 29,711 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,189 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 29,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 27,537 miles

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

off side rear tyre cracked and perished between tread

Pass 14 Nov 2009 24,890 miles

N\S\R tyre close to limit

front brake pads getting low

Pass 15 Nov 2008 22,015 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 18,727 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 15,437 miles

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

wiperblades starting to smear

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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HD52 OFT is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 43,571 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 HD52 OFT, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HD52 OFT registered?

HD52 OFT is a 2002 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is HD52 OFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD52 OFT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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