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V226 EFG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,793 mi
Last recorded112,793 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV226 EFG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2016 112,793 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,307 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to sills,fuel tank strap and rear suspension

nearside rear tyre very perished

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 107,298 miles

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

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

corrosion to sills,fuel tank strap and rear suspension

nearside rear tyre very perished

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 103,810 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2014 103,807 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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 100,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to o/s outer sill

emissions readings high, exhaust catalyst very slow to react

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,427 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill

emissions readings high, exhaust catalyst very slow to react

Pass 4 Apr 2012 96,697 miles

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

Oil leak

both headlamps have weak beam pattern

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

o/s outer sill has some corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2012 96,697 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps have weak beam pattern

both sides front brake discs slightly worn

o/s outer sill has some corrosion

Pass 30 Mar 2011 91,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both sides outer sills have some corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2010 85,263 miles

catalytic converter slow

Pass 18 Mar 2009 78,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 71,710 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 64,429 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 64,429 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 56,905 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 56,905 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V226 EFG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V226 EFG, 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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V226 EFG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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