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Y98 BDS

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

67,418 mi
Last recorded67,418 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY98 BDS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2013 67,418 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

corrosion affecting nearside and offside front sills close to seat belt prescribed area

corrosion starting to affect front to rear and brake pipes to rear wheel cylinders

Pass 7 Jul 2012 60,452 miles

corrosion affecting nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes and going to rear cylinders

corrosion starting to affect nearside and offside sills

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,364 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion affecting brake pipe going to nearside rear hose

corrosion starting to affect nearside and offside rear sills

Fail 16 Jul 2011 53,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

corrosion affecting brake pipe going to nearside rear hose

corrosion starting to affect nearside and offside rear sills

Pass 30 Jul 2010 46,227 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 46,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,554 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,554 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 32,684 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 28,993 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 24,695 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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Y98 BDS 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 63.6%.

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 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 Y98 BDS, 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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Y98 BDS is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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