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Y892 MBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,671 mi
Last recorded36,671 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY892 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 36,671 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 36,641 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 32,082 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 32,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2013 27,797 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 27,797 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 22,231 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 22,231 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 19,140 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 16,469 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 16,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 11,822 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 10,956 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 10,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 9,424 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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Y892 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y892 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 Y892 MBU registered?

Y892 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 April 2001.

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