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Y959 PBJ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,342 mi
Last recorded89,342 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 PBJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 89,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2013 89,341 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2012 73,538 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 73,536 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 62,463 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 62,461 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 39,700 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 39,700 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 37,599 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 37,599 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2007 35,834 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,524 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 26,647 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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Y959 PBJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y959 PBJ, 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 Y959 PBJ registered?

Y959 PBJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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