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Y957 FCY

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,583 mi
Last recorded36,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY957 FCY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2023 36,583 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 26,872 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 26,871 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 22,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear trailing arms and component mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 22,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear trailing arms and component mounting areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,822 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 20,340 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 19,885 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 19,880 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven Offside Being the Slowest (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 19,362 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 18,621 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,231 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspension arms

Pass 18 Feb 2014 17,720 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 17,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,172 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 16,284 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 15,549 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 14,943 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 13,420 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 11,928 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 10,312 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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Y957 FCY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y957 FCY, 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 FCY is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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