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X253 VAP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,089 mi
Last recorded58,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 VAP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 58,089 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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 brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

exhaust system knocking

Pass 4 Feb 2013 53,920 miles

general underbody corrosion

headlight aim becoming poor;headlight lenses poor

Fail 2 Feb 2013 53,905 miles

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)

General underbody corrosion

Headlight aim becoming poor, headlight lenses poor

Pass 31 Jan 2012 49,320 miles

airbag light on

both headlamps deteriated,headlamp aims poor

front discs poor condition

n/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f cv boot cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2012 49,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

airbag light on

both headlamps deteriated,headlamp aims poor

front discs poor condition

n/s/f cv boot cracking

o/s/f cv boot cracking

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,284 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 36,279 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs are rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,575 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 28,002 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 22,800 miles

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

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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X253 VAP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X253 VAP, 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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X253 VAP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 September 2000.

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