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Y826 MBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,292 mi
Last recorded40,292 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY826 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2012 40,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

management light stoping on

Pass 2 Apr 2011 37,509 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 37,509 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 35,515 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 35,515 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 33,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 33,434 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 31,640 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 31,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 27,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 23,720 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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Y826 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y826 MBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y826 MBU registered?

Y826 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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