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X481 VAY

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,710 mi
Last recorded147,710 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX481 VAY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 147,710 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 140,799 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 138,858 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 129,653 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 20 Apr 2010 129,633 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

offside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 17 Apr 2009 115,246 miles

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

both sills corroded

offside brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 16 Apr 2009 115,246 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH OUTER BODY SILLS CORRODED

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING - BREAK PEDAL RUBBER WORN.

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

OFFSIDE FRONT BREAK BINDING SLIGHTLY.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE - WORN AT OUTER EDGE

REAR SILENCER MOUNTING PERISHED

Fail 2 Feb 2009 115,212 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 front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 98,107 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 98,107 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 87,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 87,698 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 87,698 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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X481 VAY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X481 VAY, 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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X481 VAY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 October 2000.

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