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V897 GLF

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,669 mi
Last recorded57,669 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 GLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,669 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 57,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

155 65 13 t

air bag lamp on

front brakes worn & corroded

front reg broken

front to rear brake pipe front section corroded

oil leak

osr brake performance low

play nsf lower ball joint

play steering rack

rear wiper broken

slight play nsr wheel bearing

sump pan corroded

suspect osf cv joint noisy

Pass 22 Jan 2007 49,856 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 49,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front reg broken †155 65 13 T †exhaust centre & rear badly corroded †front brake discs worn & corroded †sump pan badly corroded & damp †

osf cv boot badly perished †ns front to rear front section corroded †both front tyres close to limit †suspect slight play nsf ball joint †slight play in rack ends

Pass 10 Jan 2006 41,550 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 41,550 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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V897 GLF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 V897 GLF, 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 V897 GLF registered?

V897 GLF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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