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V389 EAP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,797 mi
Last recorded59,797 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 EAP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 59,797 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 51,802 miles

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlights deteriorating

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Dec 2013 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

headlights deteriorating

offside front tyre perished and wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 50,905 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

both headlamps misty & deteriorating

cracking to nearside front tyre

front flexi & rear exhaust sections deteriorating

surface corrosion tofront brake discs

Pass 23 Nov 2011 50,236 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both headlamps misty

Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both headlamps misty

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,366 miles

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

cracking & scuffing to nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade broken

Fail 24 Nov 2010 49,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

corrosion to front brake discs

cracking & scuffing to nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade broken

Pass 10 Aug 2009 47,089 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 47,089 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,380 miles

track rod end rubbers split,engine running lumpy

Pass 28 Aug 2007 43,805 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 28 Aug 2007 43,805 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 4 Aug 2006 42,139 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 42,139 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exhaust section deteriorating

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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V389 EAP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V389 EAP, 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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V389 EAP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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