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LS51 KAU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

56,844 mi
Last recorded56,844 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 KAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2016 56,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 52,758 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 47,527 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 45,589 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,920 miles

Anti-slip starting to split

Both front headlights are starting to discolour (go yellow)

Gearbox crossmember is very weak with corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre has deep age cracks. Not yet deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Fail 2 Dec 2011 42,960 miles

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

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

All tyre pressures are low

Anti-slip starting to split

Both front headlights are starting to discolour (go yellow)

Gearbox crossmember is very weak with corrosion

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front tyre has deep age cracks. Not yet deep enough to reach cords

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

Rear wiper blade is split

Pass 10 Dec 2010 40,242 miles

Cat is rattling

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

Nearside front tyre is down in pressure and wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 40,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Cat is rattling

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

Nearside front tyre is down in pressure and wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 37,104 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 37,104 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 30,222 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 30,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 25,976 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE ON LIMIT

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 KAU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LS51 KAU, 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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LS51 KAU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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