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X897 EGC

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,243 mi
Last recorded84,243 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX897 EGC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 84,243 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, end ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 84,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, end ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 82,263 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 79,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,588 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 89,230 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 89,230 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 77,959 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 77,835 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 77,835 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 73,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 66,913 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 61,880 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,181 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 55,257 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 55,257 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,405 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 49,404 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,866 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 43,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 37,986 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 37,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,548 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 31,548 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,940 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 23,940 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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X897 EGC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X897 EGC, 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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X897 EGC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X897 EGC shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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