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V582 LFJ

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

64,928 mi
Last recorded64,928 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV582 LFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2014 64,928 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 63,532 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 63,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 63,519 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 61,312 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 61,312 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,288 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,649 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 51,649 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 44,459 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

interior mirror temp only

Fail 26 Jul 2009 44,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

interior mirror temp only

Pass 1 Aug 2008 38,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 35,332 miles

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

High level brake light not working.

Pass 12 Jun 2006 33,724 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 32,220 miles
Pass 13 May 2005

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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V582 LFJ is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V582 LFJ, 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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V582 LFJ is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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