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Y857 UAY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,363 mi
Last recorded74,363 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 UAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,363 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

wipers only working on fast speed

Fail 14 Apr 2012 74,343 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

oil on minimum

wipers only working on fast speed

Pass 18 Apr 2011 70,064 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 65,804 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

front brake pads low

rear number plate fading

wipers only opperate on fast speed and self parking faulty

Fail 8 Apr 2010 65,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine management light on

front brake pads low

rear number plate fading

wipers only opperate on fast speed and self parking faulty

Pass 7 Apr 2009 59,535 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 6 Apr 2009 59,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,805 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,866 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 46,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 34,297 miles

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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Y857 UAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y857 UAY, 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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Y857 UAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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