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X159 AEL

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,560 mi
Last recorded82,560 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 AEL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 82,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 82,318 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,065 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre cut in and tyre pressure very low

no oil on dip stick

oil all over engine

rear exhaust bracket corroding and centre loose

wipers smeary and poorly positioned

Fail 30 Mar 2012 76,065 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

nearside rear tyre cut in and tyre pressure very low

no oil on dip stick

oil all over engine

rear exhaust bracket corroding and centre loose

wipers smeary and poorly positioned

Pass 12 Mar 2011 70,109 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 64,056 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2009 63,682 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 60,106 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 60,106 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,621 miles

both front tyres badly worn on side walls

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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X159 AEL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X159 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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X159 AEL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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