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X147 BDV

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

51,656 mi
Last recorded51,656 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 BDV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 51,656 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 51,650 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 51,252 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 49,956 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 49,726 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 49,299 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 49,293 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 48,166 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 48,166 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 46,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Sidewall damaged as well ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 46,563 miles

Emissions not tested Car overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Headlights cloudy with no projected image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate is cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Sidewall damaged as well ()

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 38,950 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 35,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake binding slighty

Pass 21 Feb 2017 33,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on lower part of screen not in full view of driver n/s (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 33,187 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack on lower part of screen not in full view of driver n/s (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 32,304 miles

Both front c.v. boots perished

Fail 11 Apr 2016 32,304 miles

Both front c.v. boots perished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 32,200 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cv boots perished

headlight lenses discoloured

wipers splitting

Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 21,740 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 21,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on outer shoulders but not down to cord

Fail 20 Feb 2013 17,195 miles

Battery Insecure

Both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,195 miles

Battery Insecure

Both rear tyres perished on outer side walls

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,782 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 16,184 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 15,387 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 15,387 miles

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 14,650 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2006 13,948 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 12,876 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 12,876 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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X147 BDV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 X147 BDV, 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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X147 BDV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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