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V981 ECF

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

56,469 mi
Last recorded56,469 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 ECF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 54,215 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 54,215 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 48,932 miles

air bag light on

Fail 11 Mar 2013 48,930 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2012 45,666 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2011 41,720 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 39,471 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 34,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,570 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 24,091 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 24,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 16,763 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 16,757 miles

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

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

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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V981 ECF is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 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 V981 ECF, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V981 ECF registered?

V981 ECF is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 December 1999.

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