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Y848 GAU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

67,326 mi
Last recorded67,326 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 GAU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2014 67,326 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2013 63,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 63,809 miles

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

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

Nearside engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 59,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 54,556 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2011 54,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 49,202 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 44,316 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 44,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,989 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2008 41,989 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 39,091 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 39,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 35,134 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 34,866 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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Y848 GAU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 Y848 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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Y848 GAU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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