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Y824 GAU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

28,203 mi
Last recorded28,203 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY824 GAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2024 28,203 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 27,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 27,171 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Engine Managment light on during test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 21,937 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 21,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak

Nearside front tyre worn edges and perished

Offside front bottom ball joint slight play

Offside front steering arm slight play

Offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2019 19,093 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 19,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 18,205 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 18,205 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 12,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 12,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring (3.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 11,181 miles

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

front suspension arms corroding.

Fail 19 Mar 2015 11,181 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

handbrake lever high but still has reserve travel.front suspension arms corroding.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 11,039 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 11,037 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 10,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,689 miles

air-bag light on

all brake pipes showing slight signs of corrosion

both outer sills corroded

rear section exhaust corroded and deteriorated

slight play n/s/f wheel bearings

Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,575 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 10,220 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 9,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Speed sensor on offside front drive shaft heavily rusted.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,240 miles

Slight travel on handbrake.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,812 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 8,531 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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Y824 GAU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 Y824 GAU, 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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Y824 GAU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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