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Y978 MBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,979 mi
Last recorded58,979 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 58,979 miles

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

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

n/s outer sill getting corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,525 miles

n/s outer sill getting corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,816 miles

Offside rear outer sill getting corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 50,807 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,905 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 45,470 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Fail 11 Dec 2007 45,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on outer sidewalls

Pass 11 Dec 2006 44,051 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,296 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 42,241 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MBU, 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 Y978 MBU registered?

Y978 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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