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Y885 MJN

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,856 mi
Last recorded86,856 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 MJN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 86,856 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 86,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 80,794 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 80,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 78,134 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 78,134 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,055 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,055 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,009 miles

advise front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2011 62,708 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 57,425 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,414 miles

slight movement noted in n/side front hub

Pass 23 Jul 2008 41,845 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 41,845 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,736 miles

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

small coolant leak to offside of engine bay

Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,940 miles

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

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

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

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 MJN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MJN, 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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Y885 MJN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 June 2001.

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