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Y839 UVV

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

73,156 mi
Last recorded73,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY839 UVV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 73,156 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (2.4.A.3)

extra lights fitted on the car

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,154 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.3.A.1)

Front Upper Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (1.1.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (2.4.A.3)

extra lights fitted on the car

Fail 26 May 2017 73,059 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour aditional amber side lights fitter on roof (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear bottom sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate its flashing red blue and green! (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

aditional red position lights fitted on roof ,and amber on both bottom sills

Pass 3 Jun 2016 69,585 miles

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

excessive oil leak from engine

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,585 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

excessive oil leak from engine

Pass 13 May 2015 65,820 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2015 65,816 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 63,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2014 63,770 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 61,229 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

engine bad oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 61,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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)

engine bad oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 54,710 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 54,710 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 53,023 miles

Front exhaust flange is corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Imbalance at rear brakes, nearside is low

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 53,023 miles

Front exhaust flange is corroded

Imbalance at rear brakes, nearside is low

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 46,550 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 46,550 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 43,427 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 43,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

near side front shock-absober top mounting

near side rear wheel bearing slight movment

offside rear wheel bearing slight movment

Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,285 miles

o/s/r lamp unit cracked - taped up no white light showing

Pass 25 May 2007 36,099 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 36,099 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise rear tyres distorted

Pass 22 May 2006 31,021 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 31,021 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 26,476 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 UVV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 UVV, 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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Y839 UVV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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