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M482 LAY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,942 mi
Last recorded53,942 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM482 LAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 53,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal & welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle & both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 49,139 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/inner lower sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 48,718 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 48,747 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint behind catalytic converter. Flange area corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Headlamp lenses have excessive UV deterioration. Beam pattern indistinct (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bushes breaking up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 48,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to rear pipe flange corroded (7.1.2)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 48,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter to rear pipe flange corroded (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Supports (2) rear of catalytic converter (7.1.1)

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 48,418 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings perishing

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,122 miles

both front lower suspension arm bushes show heavy cracking / deterioration

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipework

exhaust heavily corroded and deteriorated on cat section / centre pipe joint

heavy corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

rubber exhaust mounts perished

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Oct 2015 48,122 miles

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

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

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

both front lower suspension arm bushes show heavy cracking / deterioration

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules and pipework

exhaust heavily corroded and deteriorated on cat section / centre pipe joint

heavy corrosion in o/s/r outer sill

rubber exhaust mounts perished

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Oct 2014 47,891 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

belt noise ?

both front lower suspension arms corroded + bushes perished

both head lights aged

both rear tyres wearing uneven

front exhaust flexi weak

shockers weak

slight inbalance on the rear foot brake

underside and n/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 47,505 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,761 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 46,749 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust in poor condition, slight blows from center and rear

oil leaks

Pass 11 Oct 2011 45,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

auxiliary belts in poor condition and evident oil leaking onto belts from behind plastic covers in auxiliary area

exhaust heavily corroded in places

front brake pads wearing low / discs aged

n/s/f tyre worn at MOT limit / is worn below 1.6 mm on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2010 42,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 37,468 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,902 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 1 Oct 2007 28,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 16,638 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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M482 LAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M482 LAY, 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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M482 LAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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