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KV51 VYW

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,512 mi
Last recorded57,512 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 VYW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,512 miles

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

E.C.U light on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s + n/s outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2014 54,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 54,435 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 50,067 miles

Engine warning light on

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 50,067 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Engine warning light on

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 45,459 miles

Head lamps starting to lose pattern

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

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres cracking and close to limit

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake inbalance

ecu lamp on

Pass 12 Nov 2012 45,459 miles

Head lamps starting to lose pattern

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

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres cracking and close to limit

Rear brake inbalance

ecu lamp on

Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,327 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 41,327 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 37,404 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,097 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,514 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2007 29,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 26,214 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 VYW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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