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Y978 BAN

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

16,839 mi
Last recorded16,839 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 BAN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 16,839 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 13,337 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 13,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at union (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 12,538 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 12,377 miles

Nearside Front perisherd on outerside wall

Nearside Rear tyre perisherd on outerside wall

Offside Front tyre perisherd on outerside wall

Offside Rear tyre perisherd on outerside wall

Pass 9 May 2017 12,216 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 11,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2015
Fail 5 May 2015 11,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 2 Jun 2014 11,524 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 11,524 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 11,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2012 10,557 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 10,236 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 9,965 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 9,295 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 8,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 7,856 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 6,708 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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Y978 BAN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y978 BAN, 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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Y978 BAN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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