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LS51 KVF

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 KVF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 79,214 miles

BOTH BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT FLEXES CORRODED

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DISCOLOURED

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES FROM FLEXES TO BACKPLATES CORRODED

BOTH TRACK ROD ENDS RUBBERS SLIGHTLY SPLIT

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED ON OUTER WALL OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED ON TREAD AND CUTS

Fail 12 Oct 2015 79,188 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front tyres perished

unable to complete emissions test due to inadequate gases emitted from tailpipe due to blowing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 74,964 miles

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

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded on inner surface

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside windscreen wiper split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 74,964 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs corroded on inner surface

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside windscreen wiper split

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 72,088 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,062 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 68,069 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 6 Jan 2010 57,518 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/f stator ring adrift

rear brake application uneven - n/s lag - 24%imbalance

Fail 31 Dec 2009 57,518 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres wearing edges

o/s/f stator ring adrift

rear brake application uneven - n/s lag - 24%imbalance

Pass 12 Nov 2008 51,652 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front arms to anti roll bar corroded

on road test found off side front drive shaft to be noisy

sump corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2008 51,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front arms to anti roll bar corroded

sump corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,853 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 38,862 miles

AIRBAG LAMP ON

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 33,440 miles

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

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 KVF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red 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 KVF, 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 KVF is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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