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X838 USC

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

77,996 mi
Last recorded77,996 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 USC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2012 77,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside side front lower arm mounting has been welded

Fail 26 Jan 2012 77,905 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)

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Front unmber plate in poor condition.

Surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,105 miles

Bonnet corrosion

Both headlamps faded

Front number plate crack

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

Wheel arches corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2011 77,104 miles

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

Bonnet corrosion

Both headlamps faded

Front number plate crack

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

Wheel arches corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2010 74,289 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 74,289 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 70,994 miles

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Jan 2009 70,939 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 67,479 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 67,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 63,276 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 58,208 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 58,207 miles

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

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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X838 USC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 X838 USC, 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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X838 USC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 September 2000.

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