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V166 DBC

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

40,437 mi
Last recorded40,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV166 DBC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 40,437 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 40,437 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 30,733 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 30,733 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 25,661 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,887 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 23,886 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,951 miles

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

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Jan 2007 19,386 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 16,849 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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V166 DBC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 51,235 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 V166 DBC, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V166 DBC registered?

V166 DBC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2000.

Is V166 DBC safe to buy?

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