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MK51 DMU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,605 mi
Last recorded66,605 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 DMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 66,605 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 66,605 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,425 miles

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

Offside rear sill corroded but not excessive!

nearside rear sill corroded but not excessive!

Pass 30 Nov 2012 55,172 miles

Both sills holed and corroded but not excessive!

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,557 miles

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f abs ring cracked

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

Fail 19 Aug 2011 46,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake discs pitted

o/s/f abs ring cracked

n/s/f tyre very low outer edge

Fail 8 Sep 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,983 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 38,981 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 36,221 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 36,122 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 31,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 28,366 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,105 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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MK51 DMU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK51 DMU, 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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MK51 DMU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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