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KV51 WCU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,654 mi
Last recorded56,654 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV51 WCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 56,654 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

rear (both sides) brake drums corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,299 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise speedo censor ring broken

Pass 23 Feb 2013 51,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 15 Feb 2013 51,772 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Mar 2012 43,248 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,922 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 2 Jun 2010 39,302 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 37,213 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2008 35,197 miles

corrosion on brake pipes

nearside front tyre wearing low/side wall damage

play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2007 32,187 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 32,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pipes corrosion

play in nearside front wheel bearing

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jun 2006 29,650 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 26,578 miles

near side front indicator lense loose

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 WCU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WCU, 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 WCU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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