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Y979 MBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

70,837 mi
Last recorded70,837 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,837 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 67,846 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 67,846 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 61,447 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to rear torsion bar

exhaust deteriorated

slight uneven braking rear

Fail 3 Feb 2012 61,428 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to rear torsion bar

exhaust deteriorated

slight uneven braking rear

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,585 miles

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

long handbrake travel

metal brake pipes greased

Fail 5 Feb 2011 57,585 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

metal brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Apr 2010 53,782 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 53,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 48,809 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 48,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2006 46,112 miles

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

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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Y979 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y979 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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Y979 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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