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V278 EVR

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

91,554 mi
Last recorded91,554 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV278 EVR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 91,554 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

panel damage minor all round vehicle

Pass 4 May 2018 89,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine bay covers fitted

steel wheel fitted n/s/r

wiper linkage wear noted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 89,649 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel is steele

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

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

fan belt worn

Pass 18 Mar 2017 87,523 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Rear Outer Cill has been repaired

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 87,523 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Wing damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Cill has been repaired

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 83,424 miles

Nearside Rear Worn on Outer edge

Fail 30 Jan 2016 83,343 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases Join behind Catalytic Converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling on Wheelarch (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Worn on Outer edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,222 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 75,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

Pass 19 Dec 2013 72,773 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2013 72,773 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,732 miles

both inner sills corroded

oil on engine

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both inner sills corroded

off side front brake slightly sticking on

oil on engine

Pass 15 Dec 2011 69,850 miles

near side c v boot cracked

wipers not very good

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,947 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 68,928 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front cv boots badlt cracking

front exhaust pipe not fully supported

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,032 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 68,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to front chasis

corrosion to rear brake pipes

corrosion to rear chasis

damage to body panels

hand brake warning light intermittantly working

middle exhaust mount snapped but secured

oil leak

slight corrosion to front brake pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,785 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 66,779 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f strut top mount

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,453 miles

damge on vehicle

Pass 18 Dec 2006 62,362 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 62,362 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 58,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V278 EVR is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V278 EVR, 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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V278 EVR is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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