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MJ51 FLA

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,376 mi
Last recorded69,376 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 FLA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 69,376 miles

low readings from rear service brakes

other areas of both outer sills becoming rusty also nearside rear sill end cap corrodid near to legal limit

Fail 15 Sep 2011 69,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

low readings from rear service brakes

other areas of both outer sills becoming rusty also nearside rear sill end cap corrodid near to legal limit

Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,504 miles

offside steering rack tie rod has play to inner joint

Fail 8 Sep 2010 65,496 miles

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

offside steering rack tie rod has play to inner joint

Pass 21 Sep 2009 61,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 61,016 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 55,624 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 55,467 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2007 51,104 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 49,284 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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MJ51 FLA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MJ51 FLA, 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 MJ51 FLA registered?

MJ51 FLA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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