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Y957 FAA

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,997 mi
Last recorded64,997 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 FAA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,997 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 64,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 62,565 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 62,563 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 60,117 miles

headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 5 Dec 2011 60,117 miles

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

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

headlamp lenses deteriated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 57,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 52,810 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,804 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,739 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 48,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 44,699 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,538 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 41,414 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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Y957 FAA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y957 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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Y957 FAA is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 May 2001.

Is Y957 FAA safe to buy?

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