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KF51 JFJ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,344 mi
Last recorded88,344 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF51 JFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2014 88,344 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear through

Pass 10 Jan 2014 88,344 miles

brake pedal rubber is starting to wear through

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,817 miles

airbag warning lamp is staying on

both front tyres are worn to @ 2mm

brake pedal rubber is wearing through

front brake pads and discs are wearing thin

nearside front and the offside rear tyres both have cuts on the outer sidewall but not to the cords

nearside rear tyre is worn to the minimum limit

Fail 30 Jan 2013 81,817 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

airbag warning lamp is staying on

both front tyres are worn to @ 2mm

brake pedal rubber is wearing through

front brake pads and discs are wearing thin

nearside front and the offside rear tyres both have cuts on the outer sidewall but not to the cords

nearside rear tyre is worn to the minimum limit

Pass 21 Jan 2012 78,612 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning lamp is staying on

brake pedal anti slip rubber is starting to wear through

nearside rear tyre is worn to @ 2mm

offside front and rear tyres are wron to @ 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2012 78,612 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

airbag warning lamp is staying on

brake pedal anti slip rubber is starting to wear through

nearside rear tyre is worn to @ 2mm

offside front and rear tyres are wron to @ 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2011 72,175 miles

lamdba sensor wires cut

Fail 1 Feb 2011 72,175 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lamdba sensor wires cut

Pass 28 Apr 2010 71,378 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 67,118 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 67,113 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 54,580 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,182 miles

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

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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KF51 JFJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KF51 JFJ, 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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KF51 JFJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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