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X242 BAH

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

71,504 mi
Last recorded71,504 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 BAH
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2016 71,504 miles

Fuel tank insecure 1 strap is broken. (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill as marked. (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to discoloured lenses. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Due to discoloured lenses. (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded As marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pedal anti - slip is worn.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At wishbone end. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front wiper rubber split at end.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight corrosion to end of nearside front to rear brake pipe.

Steering rack is damp on the nearside.

Windscreen wiper linkage worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 68,626 miles

Front anti-roll bar bushes are perished at lower steering arm.

Headlamp lenses are discoloured.

Offside front wiper rubber is split.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Steering rack damp on nearside.

Wiper linkage is worn.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 68,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front anti-roll bar bushes are perished at lower steering arm.

Headlamp lenses are discoloured.

Offside front wiper rubber is split.

Slight blow from rear silencer joint.

Slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Steering rack damp on nearside.

Wiper linkage is worn.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 65,260 miles

Both outer c.v. boots are perished.

Front anti-roll bar bushes are perished.

Headlamp lenses are cloudy.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear silencer has a slight leak of gases.

Wiper linkage is worn.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,174 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both outer c.v. boots are perished.

Front anti-roll bar bushes are perished.

Headlamp lenses are cloudy.

Ignition coil lead chafing on throttle linkage.

Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Rear silencer has a slight leak of gases.

Wiper linkage is worn.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,121 miles

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear bushes on the front antiroll bar split due to age

Fail 22 Mar 2013 62,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear bushes on the front antiroll bar split due to age

Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,625 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 58,625 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2010 56,946 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,092 miles

O/S/R tyre wall starting to perish

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 50,300 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 50,300 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 50,297 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 46,469 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 46,468 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,737 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 42,737 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 40,878 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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X242 BAH is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X242 BAH, 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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X242 BAH is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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