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LS51 FBA

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

46,601 mi
Last recorded46,601 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 FBA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,600 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,606 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 44,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 40,067 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 40,060 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,174 miles

brake pipe leading to near side rear slighty corrioed

Pass 8 Sep 2006 26,697 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 26,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

wiper linkage worn

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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LS51 FBA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LS51 FBA, 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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What year was LS51 FBA registered?

LS51 FBA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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The MOT history for LS51 FBA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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