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Y889 UAY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,969 mi
Last recorded61,969 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY889 UAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 61,969 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 61,966 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 May 2014 56,926 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 51,735 miles

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

Offside front bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2012 43,700 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 43,700 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 39,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 39,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 35,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2009 31,769 miles
Fail 2 May 2009

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 31,587 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 27,460 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 23,200 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,466 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 19,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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Y889 UAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y889 UAY, 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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Y889 UAY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 April 2001.

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