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Y896 GYA

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 GYA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2016 67,487 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective belt slipping (2.3.6)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

crack in nearside edge of windscreen

engine management light on

Pass 16 May 2015 57,717 miles

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

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

front windscreen has a crack in the n/s lower part of the screen

Fail 7 May 2015 57,969 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light not working

nearside rear inner sill and inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 54,109 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 49,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 45,822 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 40,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2008 35,462 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,924 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 28,048 miles

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

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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Y896 GYA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y896 GYA, 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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Y896 GYA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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