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Y947 VCR

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,922 mi
Last recorded92,922 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY947 VCR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 92,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 89,606 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 89,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,478 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,478 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 83,428 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 83,425 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 80,945 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 80,945 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 78,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 75,566 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 75,566 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,819 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,819 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 56,970 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2008 56,970 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 47,813 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 36,650 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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Y947 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y947 VCR, 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 Y947 VCR registered?

Y947 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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