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Y861 VAY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,956 mi
Last recorded71,956 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY861 VAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 71,956 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bodyfiller in sills

headlamps detioriated.. slightly dim

Fail 15 Jun 2015 71,954 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

bodyfiller in sills

headlamps detioriated.. slightly dim

Fail 25 Apr 2015 71,877 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 66,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 63,836 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 62,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 59,289 miles

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

heavy corrosion on fuel tank assembly and dry fluid staining in places

rear number plate backing become unstuck in places

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2008 57,426 miles

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

both front and o/s rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,276 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 55,275 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 52,633 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2005 43,241 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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Y861 VAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y861 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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Y861 VAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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