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Y979 VCR

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,724 mi
Last recorded139,724 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY979 VCR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,724 miles

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)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 139,724 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 15 Dec 2015 133,389 miles

advanced corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes)(attention recommended

Fail 11 Dec 2015 133,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

advanced corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes)(attention recommended

Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,965 miles

advanced corrosion in both front to rear brake pipes

corrosion in both outer silla

Pass 13 Dec 2013 124,489 miles

Centre exhaust has a small crack

Front brake pads appear low [brake check required]

Front wipers are smeary

Ns rear tyre has worn close to limit [155/65/13]

ns outer sill has become corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 121,293 miles

ns rear metal brake pipe is becoming corroded

os rear metal brake pipe is becoming corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 112,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 103,922 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 95,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 86,579 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 77,390 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 64,706 miles

off side headlanp aim on upper limit

Fail 26 Jul 2006 64,706 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

off side headlanp aim on upper limit

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 VCR 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 78.6%.

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 Y979 VCR, 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 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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