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X971 EBU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 EBU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2014 83,487 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 79,136 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)

Pass 16 May 2012 744,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 62,106 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 21 Mar 2011 62,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 15 Jan 2009 59,939 miles

oil leaking on manifold

Fail 13 Jan 2009 59,929 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)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

oil leaking on manifold

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,530 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 55,530 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,995 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 50,995 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,452 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 45,450 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)

air bag lamp illuminated

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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X971 EBU 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 53.8%.

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 X971 EBU, 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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X971 EBU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 2000.

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