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Y953 FAA

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,988 mi
Last recorded71,988 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY953 FAA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 71,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 65,865 miles

corrosion starting @ off side sill

front brake pads low

rear number plate faded

severe oil leak @ engine

Fail 28 May 2012 65,865 miles

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)

corrosion starting @ off side sill

front brake pads low

rear number plate faded

severe oil leak @ engine

Pass 27 May 2011 61,480 miles

Excessive free play at wipers.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 55,799 miles

headlamps tarnished, beam image blurred

off side front tyre wearing @ edges

off side rear service brake efficency low, advise brake inspection

rear exhaust baffles broken up, advise exhaust replaced

rear number plate faded

Fail 24 Jun 2010 55,796 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

headlamps tarnished, beam image blurred

off side front tyre wearing @ edges

off side rear service brake efficency low, advise brake inspection

rear exhaust baffles broken up, advise exhaust replaced

rear number plate faded

Pass 26 Jun 2009 50,406 miles

Excessive free play at wiper linkage.

Fail 26 Jun 2009 50,404 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Excessive free play at wiper linkage.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,210 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 40,231 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,391 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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Y953 FAA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y953 FAA, 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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Y953 FAA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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