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V231 EFG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

87,570 mi
Last recorded87,570 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 EFG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2008 87,570 miles

Front registration plate cracked; radiator damaged; bonnet stay missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

handbrake lever has long travel

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly; nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,570 miles

Front registration plate cracked; radiator damaged; bonnet stay missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

handbrake lever has long travel

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly; nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 25 Sep 2007 80,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 67,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 67,499 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 67,462 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight bind osf brake †nsr brake pipe to hose corroding

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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V231 EFG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 V231 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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What year was V231 EFG registered?

V231 EFG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 February 2000.

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