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Y840 KKU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,432 mi
Last recorded53,432 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY840 KKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 53,432 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 53,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Mar 2014 50,189 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,185 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front driveshaft speed sensor ring damaged.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 46,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

air bag light on

Fail 5 Feb 2013 46,628 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

air bag light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 13 Feb 2012 44,167 miles

air bag light on

front discs rusty but still function ok

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,063 miles

brake pedel anti slip provision worn but not smooth

exhaust system corroded, back box quite badly

front and rear coil springs corroded

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2009 37,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

brake pedel anti slip provision worn but not smooth

exhaust system corroded, back box quite badly

front and rear coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn low

fuel filter corroded

nearside rear and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 33,583 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,453 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,845 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2006 18,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 14,734 miles

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

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

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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Y840 KKU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y840 KKU, 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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Y840 KKU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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