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Y839 MBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

39,948 mi
Last recorded39,948 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,948 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2013 39,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

all tyres on 3mm

Pass 11 Jan 2012 29,240 miles

nearside rear bumper accident damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 26,609 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Fail 10 Jan 2011 23,607 miles

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 4 Nov 2009 17,837 miles

outer sidewalls on all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 11,238 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 11,238 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 9,584 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 9,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 8,567 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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Y839 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y839 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.

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What year was Y839 MBU registered?

Y839 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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