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V897 UNV

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

55,287 mi
Last recorded55,287 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV897 UNV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 55,287 miles

Engine coolant level below minimum

Exhaust downpipe flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 7 Feb 2014 55,201 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine coolant level below minimum

Exhaust downpipe flexi deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2013 48,645 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 46,639 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 46,639 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,008 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,777 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 38,693 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 38,680 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 35,486 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,085 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 27,112 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 26,980 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UNV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V897 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

V897 UNV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 January 2000.

Is V897 UNV safe to buy?

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