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Y848 VAY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,603 mi
Last recorded62,603 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 VAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2022 62,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 62,603 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 58,860 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 8 Dec 2020 55,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 55,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 55,900 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 55,728 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 55,204 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 55,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides from flexy hoses to hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 54,374 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 53,651 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 52,611 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 50,989 miles

air bag light does not illuminate

Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,989 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,444 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 49,408 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 47,501 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,286 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 43,368 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,892 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,575 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 38,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 36,094 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 33,369 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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Y848 VAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VAY, 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 VAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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