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MK51 DTV

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

53,881 mi
Last recorded53,881 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 DTV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,881 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Nov 2017 53,881 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer abs ring missing

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer abs ring snapped

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,365 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 8 Nov 2016 52,357 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 47,023 miles

both windscreen wipers are split

check engine light is on

Fail 7 Dec 2015 46,939 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases one blow at the joint after the cat, and another blow on the rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both windscreen wipers are split

check engine light is on

Pass 4 Dec 2014 41,592 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 36,717 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 36,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 52,863 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

cat flange poor condition

exhaust flexi poor condition

front brake discs have slight corrosion

rear wiper blade unservicable

sump poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,510 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 29,505 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 29,505 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 26,724 miles

wiper linkage worn

Pass 13 Aug 2007 23,485 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 23,470 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 20,552 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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 DTV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DTV, 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 DTV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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