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Y849 KKU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

57,740 mi
Last recorded57,740 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY849 KKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 57,740 miles

EM light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak

oil leak from steering rack

Fail 18 Feb 2010 57,740 miles

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

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

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

EM light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bad oil leak

oil leak from steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2009 52,372 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 52,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 45,833 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 45,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 41,062 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 41,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,352 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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Y849 KKU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y849 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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Y849 KKU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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