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KV51 VZG

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

117,967 mi
Last recorded117,967 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 VZG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,967 miles

both front brake discs getting worn

both side outer sill corroded

both side rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Sep 2016 117,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

both front brake discs getting worn

both side outer sill corroded

both side rear coil spring slightly corroded

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2015 114,990 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 189,395 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 189,384 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

small dent in o/s/f rim

surface rust on parts of susp.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low on tread

both number plates wearing and have slight damage

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel tank and fuel filter rusting

general wear on discs

light scratches o/s/f windscreen

lower front bumper loose

o/s/f hub cap missing

o/s/f seat covering wearing

one number plate light dim

slight damage to front bumper

slight play in both rear wheel brgs.

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 6 Dec 2012 73,601 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 73,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light on

battery loose in holder

bodywork has surface rust in places

both rear doors stiff in opp.

ext. system starting to rust in places

fuel filter and fuel tank rusting

general wear on discs

light mold on seat belts

o/s/f seat covering wearing

pedal rubbers worn and missing

slight damage to both outter sils

slight damage to rear number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,681 miles

o/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

slight corrosion front metal pipes

Pass 9 Oct 2009 62,391 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 62,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,286 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 54,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

NSF Seat belt twisted.

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 48,098 miles

ENGINE VERY NOISEY (POSS PISTON SLAP!)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2006 40,580 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 VZG 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 53.3%.

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 VZG, 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 VZG is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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