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X526 GLF

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

103,309 mi
Last recorded103,309 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX526 GLF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2014 103,309 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 75,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 68,699 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,983 miles

Gearbox mount perished

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

battery insecure

Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,822 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Gearbox mount perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front brake disc pitted and worn

battery insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2011 54,538 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 54,396 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 42,399 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 38,211 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 38,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 32,664 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 29,199 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2005 29,122 miles

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

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

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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X526 GLF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange 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 X526 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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X526 GLF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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