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Y885 MBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,600 mi
Last recorded56,600 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 56,600 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 53,648 miles

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2008 49,094 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 49,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

eml on

Pass 12 Sep 2007 45,787 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 44,289 miles

front n/s tyre side wall cracking

play in the stering

rear n/s foot brake low 50 k poss wheel cylinder no leaks visable

Pass 17 May 2006 39,327 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 39,327 miles

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

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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Y885 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y885 MBU, 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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What year was Y885 MBU registered?

Y885 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 March 2001.

Is Y885 MBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y885 MBU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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