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YK51 YBU

2001 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

74,837 mi
Last recorded74,837 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Matiz47,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK51 YBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,837 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 74,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

power steering belt worn

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Apr 2013 72,147 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 72,146 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 69,878 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

THere is light corrosion on the power steering pipes

The front brake discs are pitted

Fail 11 Jul 2012 69,863 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Both front brake discs are pitted on the inner brake faces

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

The fan belt is split

The rear number plate has dirt ingress on its upper edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,320 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 66,320 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 59,372 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 59,372 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,452 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,376 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,376 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 40,866 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 40,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 34,054 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YK51 YBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YK51 YBU, 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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YK51 YBU is a 2001 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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