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Y878 FWP

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,995 mi
Last recorded41,995 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 FWP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 41,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 39,264 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 35,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f wiper blade rubber slightly split,but clearing windscreen at time of test

rear seat belts not checked

services brake required adjustment

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 11 Jun 2011 35,514 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front lower arm ball joint rubber split

both front tyres wearing low on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension arms corroded

o/s/f wiper blade rubber slightly split,but clearing windscreen at time of test

oil leak

rear seat belts not checked

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,227 miles

outer sills surface rust

Fail 2 Jun 2010 33,227 miles

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

outer sills surface rust

Pass 3 Jun 2009 31,523 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 25,867 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 23,896 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 19,818 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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Y878 FWP 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 81.8%.

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 Y878 FWP, 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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Y878 FWP is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 9 August 2001.

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