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Y884 FEP

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,647 mi
Last recorded72,647 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY884 FEP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2015 72,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise n/s/f brake binding

Pass 25 Mar 2014 69,579 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2014 69,579 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

various other areas has corrosion but not holed at time of test

Fail 15 Mar 2014 69,315 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,033 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 58,033 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,446 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

airbag light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

front discs worn

Fail 6 Feb 2012 47,446 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

airbag light illuminated

engine management light illuminated

front discs worn

Pass 3 Oct 2011 45,672 miles

surface corrosion to suspension componants, exhaust minor blow at front join

Pass 5 Oct 2010 425,554 miles

front discs pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 42,534 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front discs pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2008 42,463 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 42,062 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 95,638 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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Y884 FEP 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 57.1%.

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 Y884 FEP, 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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Y884 FEP is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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