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V290 FSC

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

64,405 mi
Last recorded64,405 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 FSC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,405 miles

advise front chassi corroded but not excessive

advise rear suspension tie bar corroded but not excessive

Pass 22 Feb 2012 63,715 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise corner part of bumper inscure n/s/r

advise heavy corrosion o/s/r n/s/r lower suspension arm

advise heavy corrosion rear tie bar

advise slight damage to outer sill panel n/s

Fail 16 Feb 2012 63,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise corner part of bumper inscure n/s/r

advise heavy corrosion o/s/r n/s/r lower suspension arm

advise heavy corrosion rear tie bar

advise slight damage to outer sill panel n/s

Pass 24 Feb 2011 62,559 miles

advise n/s/r outer sill been welded

advise new brake pipe fitted to o/s/f

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms heavily corroded but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear suspension arms and tie bars heavily corroded but not excessive

advise o/s/r outer sill corroded but not holed

Fail 24 Feb 2011 62,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 61,209 miles

advise new cv joint and cv gaitor fitted to o/s/f

Fail 24 Feb 2010 61,209 miles

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 59,694 miles

advise new indicator light fitted to n/s/f

advise new petrol tank strap fitted

advise new tyres fitted to o/s n/s front

Fail 23 Mar 2009 59,694 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 56,749 miles

advise o/s/f tyre on border of 1.6mm advise to replace

Pass 23 Mar 2007 54,352 miles

advise replaced brake pipe o/s/r n/s/r

advise replaced drive shaft gaiter o/s/f

advise replaced part of main brake pipe o/s/r n/s/r

advise welded exhaust bracket front / rear

Fail 22 Mar 2007 54,352 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 51,677 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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V290 FSC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V290 FSC, 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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V290 FSC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 January 2000.

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