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X218 MGJ

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

29,493 mi
Last recorded29,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 MGJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 29,493 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 27,646 miles

Vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 8 Jul 2024 26,062 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 24,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 24,012 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 21,664 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 18,882 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 18,882 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 16,221 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 16,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2019 12,986 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 12,986 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 7,760 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 6,347 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 6,347 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 6,326 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 6,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 6,266 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 6,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 5,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 4,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 4,023 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 1,201 miles

slight play top steering column bearing/steering wheel

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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X218 MGJ is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 X218 MGJ, 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 X218 MGJ registered?

X218 MGJ is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 3 November 2000.

Is X218 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X218 MGJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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