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YF51 SGZ

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,332 mi
Last recorded73,332 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 SGZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 73,332 miles

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

Oil leak

alternator belt sleeps

Fail 9 Jan 2012 73,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

alternator belt sleeps

Pass 5 Jan 2011 69,098 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 61,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,841 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,881 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 53,732 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,689 miles

front brake pads low

rear brakes require checking as handbrake is high

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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YF51 SGZ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF51 SGZ, 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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What year was YF51 SGZ registered?

YF51 SGZ is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 December 2001.

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