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X281 CAX

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,674 mi
Last recorded88,674 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 CAX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 88,674 miles

long hand brake travel

Fail 16 Apr 2011 88,602 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Apr 2010 76,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 74,535 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

o/side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Aug 2009 74,535 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/side front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 11 Aug 2008 67,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2008 67,181 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre wearing outside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 60,703 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 60,703 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 53,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2005 47,076 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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X281 CAX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X281 CAX, 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 X281 CAX registered?

X281 CAX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 September 2000.

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