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Y981 VCR

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

77,467 mi
Last recorded77,467 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY981 VCR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2021 77,467 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak 2 X broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

EML on

Front brake discs and brake pipes corroded

Oil light flashing

Pass 8 Dec 2020 75,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 75,689 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested rear exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust has leak and rear exhaust broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlight unit poor (4.1.2 (c))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 70,590 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Fail 24 May 2019 70,590 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front lenses poor (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 19 May 2018 64,859 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Both headlamp aims poor

Both rear sills corroded

Pass 31 May 2017 60,664 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 60,644 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 57,785 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 57,784 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 57,749 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper linkage badly worn

front wipers starting to split

Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,066 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both headlamps frosted

rear brake imbalanced

Fail 7 Aug 2014 56,066 miles

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

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both headlamps frosted

o/s headlamp image poor

Pass 7 Aug 2013 51,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 49,365 miles

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

general corrosion on exhaust system

lip on front inner brake discs

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2011 45,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished and cracking

offside wiper fouling the scuttle pannel

Pass 8 Aug 2011 45,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

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

offside rear tyre perrished and cracking

offside wiper fouling the scuttle pannel

Pass 5 Aug 2010 37,854 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 37,854 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 33,626 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Aug 2009 33,626 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 29,549 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 23,730 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 23,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 18,627 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2006 18,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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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Y981 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 Y981 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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Y981 VCR is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 August 2001.

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