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KV51 VZU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,020 mi
Last recorded121,020 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 VZU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2016 121,020 miles

Central Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light 3rd stop lamp (1.2.1e)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Both Outer Sills (6.1.B.2)

Steering rack gaiter split Both (2.2.D.2d)

reverse lamp stays on

Pass 29 Dec 2015 117,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Dec 2015 117,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion both side rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,952 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,952 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 103,702 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,876 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 93,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 83,969 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 83,969 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 74,462 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

management light on

Fail 26 Nov 2010 74,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2009 66,092 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 66,092 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 54,959 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,151 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 41,991 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 102,947 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 25,796 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 VZU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VZU, 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 VZU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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