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Y972 UUJ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,605 mi
Last recorded78,605 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 UUJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,605 miles

unable to access rear seatbelt stalks to assess their operation

Fail 21 Dec 2012 78,602 miles

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

unable to access rear seatbelt stalks to assess their operation

Pass 5 Jan 2012 72,302 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 72,302 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine management fault lamp lit

Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,045 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2011 66,015 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front to rear brake pipes corroding

gearbox oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2010 57,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 46,727 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 46,723 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

alternator and PAS belts cracking up

Fail 13 Nov 2007 39,646 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,646 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 34,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

offside front track control arm inner securing bolt/nut appears to have been replaced at an earlier time. non locking type nut fitted is acceptable

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2006 34,656 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front outer tyre edge worn

offside front track control arm inner securing bolt/nut appears to have been replaced at an earlier time.non locking type nut fitted is acceptable

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,060 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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Y972 UUJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green 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 Y972 UUJ, 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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Y972 UUJ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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