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KU51 GWE

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

36,443 mi
Last recorded36,443 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 GWE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 36,443 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 36,443 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 31,645 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/rear tyre sidewall

Fail 2 Aug 2014 31,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/rear tyre sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2014 31,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 23,990 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,608 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 23,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,495 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,315 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 21,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 19,598 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 19,598 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,869 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 16,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,753 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 16,748 miles

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

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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KU51 GWE is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red 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 KU51 GWE, 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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KU51 GWE is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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