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V438 LVY

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,971 mi
Last recorded63,971 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV438 LVY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,971 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 63,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 59,790 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 59,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 56,782 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

advise brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 9 Sep 2008 56,780 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Outer Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

advise brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2007 53,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 53,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 50,129 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 49,635 miles

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

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

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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V438 LVY 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 50%.

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 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 V438 LVY, 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 V438 LVY registered?

V438 LVY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V438 LVY safe to buy?

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