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Y81 DTJ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,520 mi
Last recorded77,520 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 DTJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2010 77,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Panhard rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2009 77,520 miles

Battery insecure

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear bumper insecure

dents all over bodywork

Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 77,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2007 66,825 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 75,045 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 67,345 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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Y81 DTJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y81 DTJ, 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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Y81 DTJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 March 2001.

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