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X497 GLF

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,395 mi
Last recorded50,395 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX497 GLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,395 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 50,395 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 44,556 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 44,556 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,314 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)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 41,314 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 38,413 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 38,413 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,168 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 31,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 31,235 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 27,672 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 27,672 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 23,206 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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X497 GLF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X497 GLF, 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 X497 GLF registered?

X497 GLF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X497 GLF safe to buy?

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