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Y997 BAN

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

66,946 mi
Last recorded66,946 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY997 BAN
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 66,946 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 66,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 52,043 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

outer sills corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2012 52,043 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 45,706 miles

engine light is on

nearside rear brakes lower effort than offside rear

offside front metal brake pipe poor surface condition

Fail 27 Jun 2011 45,706 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

engine light is on

nearside rear brakes lower effort than offside rear

offside front metal brake pipe poor surface condition

Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,898 miles

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

all metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

front discs in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

nearside rear foot brake slow to operate

Fail 11 Jun 2010 41,896 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

front discs in poor condition

lots of handbrake travel

nearside rear foot brake slow to operate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 29,750 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 29,363 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 25,150 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 25,145 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside wiper blade worn

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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Y997 BAN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y997 BAN, 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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Y997 BAN is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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