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X154 AEL

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,468 mi
Last recorded36,468 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX154 AEL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2023 36,468 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s94 o/s 144 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 32,819 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 2 Nov 2022 32,819 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 29 Nov 2021 29,564 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 1 Dec 2020 26,751 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 26,627 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 25,293 miles

Nearside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 26 Jul 2018 25,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rattling

Fail 25 Jul 2018 25,262 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer rattling

Pass 11 Aug 2017 25,074 miles

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Fail 11 Aug 2017 540,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 155/65/r13 (4.1.D.1a)

both rear tyres perished

slight power steering fluid leak from rack

Pass 10 Feb 2017 24,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre perished

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

Rear Tyre's perished

Pass 16 Feb 2016 24,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack - perish around sidewall & tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall & tread cracking - perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack - perish around sidewall & tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 24,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack - perish around sidewall & tread

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall & tread cracking - perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to crack - perish around sidewall & tread

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,493 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

slight seepage from steering rack gaitor

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,462 miles

cat very lazy

Pass 13 Mar 2013 21,329 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 21,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 20,336 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,495 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 18,076 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 16,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Mar 2009 16,586 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2008 15,441 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 15,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,468 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 11,059 miles

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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X154 AEL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X154 AEL, 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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X154 AEL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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