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Y962 DSC

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,109 mi
Last recorded29,109 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY962 DSC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,109 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 29,105 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 21,382 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 15,295 miles

Oil leak

nearside front door mirror missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,462 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 13,462 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 12,623 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 11,650 miles

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

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

nearside front mirror missing

Fail 23 Feb 2008 11,642 miles

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

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

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

nearside front mirror missing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 10,391 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 8,849 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 8,849 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system heavily corroded at rear, nearside front door mirror missing

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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Y962 DSC is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y962 DSC, 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 Y962 DSC registered?

Y962 DSC is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y962 DSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y962 DSC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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