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KU51 GXW

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

81,783 mi
Last recorded81,783 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU51 GXW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 81,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure Washer has corroded away (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Rubber perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rubber perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on its outer tread/edge 155.65.13.T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 155.65.13.T (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 72,012 miles

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine management light on dash

Fail 19 Mar 2018 72,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Engine management light on dash

Pass 31 Mar 2017 66,723 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 24 Mar 2017 66,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill on front and central part of sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 18 Mar 2016 61,507 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very low (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,157 miles

Both headlamp lenses need attention

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade needed

Fail 27 Mar 2015 56,133 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both headlamp lenses need attention

Both headlamp lenses need attention.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear wiper blade needed

Pass 31 Mar 2014 51,048 miles

Engine management lamp on indicating a fault.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 51,048 miles

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

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)

Engine management lamp on indicating a fault.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,114 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 45,114 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 42,667 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,107 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,841 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 37,841 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 35,376 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 33,479 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 31,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,500 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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KU51 GXW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GXW, 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 GXW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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