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Y991 MBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

59,744 mi
Last recorded59,744 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY991 MBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 59,744 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,698 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake check

brake pipes coverd in greace

fuel filter coroded

nearside outer sill has been repaired but a small section was not weldid

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 56,884 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,878 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2014 56,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

o/s/front outer sill corroded

o/s/front tyre in very poor condition cracking / perrished side walls close to legal limits requires urgent replacement

o/s/rear tyre badly cracked requires urgent replacement

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,613 miles

front tyres perishing

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 52,660 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 52,660 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,381 miles

all tyres on 3mm tread and all slightly perished

Fail 15 Feb 2011 51,381 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all tyres on 3mm tread and all slightly perished

Pass 17 Feb 2010 49,751 miles

front brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Mar 2009 47,385 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 44,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 44,204 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 40,180 miles

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

foot brake pedal rubber split/ wipers worn

Pass 12 Apr 2006 35,536 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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Y991 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y991 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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Y991 MBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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