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Y878 UVV

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,687 mi
Last recorded75,687 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 UVV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 75,687 miles

front suspension corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 75,687 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

front suspension corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 75,535 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 75,534 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,810 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 64,509 miles

engine lamp on

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,624 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 60,617 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 55,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre punctured and perished

rear brake readings uneven suggest expose and clean

Pass 31 May 2007 46,501 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 46,500 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 39,791 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 39,791 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

radiator damaged not leaking

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 UVV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y878 UVV, 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 UVV is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 June 2001.

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