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KP51 BYS

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,121 mi
Last recorded38,121 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP51 BYS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 38,121 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2025 38,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2024 23,789 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 20,948 miles

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

n/s/r sill corroded

o/s/r sill corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2022 20,591 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 20,218 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 20,218 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 19,834 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 19,832 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 19,404 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Nov 2018 18,858 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 18,293 miles

exaust rear sections repaired/joined not leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2017 18,292 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exaust rear sections repaired/joined not leaking

Pass 10 Nov 2016 17,641 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 16,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 16,114 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 15,247 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 14,604 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 14,604 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 13,898 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2010 13,205 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 11,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 11,098 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 10,307 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 8,751 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 7,440 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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KP51 BYS is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 KP51 BYS, 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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What year was KP51 BYS registered?

KP51 BYS is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is KP51 BYS safe to buy?

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