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KV51 VYT

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

67,885 mi
Last recorded67,885 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 VYT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,885 miles

engine light on

rear end damaged

Fail 4 Aug 2014 67,876 miles

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

engine light on

rear end damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2014 67,781 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 60,486 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 60,402 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2012 47,631 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine ECU light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 47,631 miles

engine ECU light on

Pass 18 Feb 2011 39,916 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 39,916 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 35,848 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2010 35,848 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 13 Feb 2009 29,850 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 29,850 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2008 25,479 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r inner side light not working

Pass 4 Jan 2007 15,916 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 15,916 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 8,595 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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KV51 VYT is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KV51 VYT, 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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KV51 VYT is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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