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V397 JTG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,650 mi
Last recorded63,650 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 JTG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2013 63,650 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,702 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 58,702 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,757 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 50,757 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 49,959 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2009 46,234 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2008 44,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 44,766 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 42,523 miles

Oil leak

air bag light is on

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

slight play o/s/f inner trackrod

Fail 9 Jan 2007 42,523 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

air bag light is on

brake pedal rubber worn

o/s/r tyre wall deteriorated

rear wiper blade deteriorated

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

o/s/f tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,500 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 39,490 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside 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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V397 JTG 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 V397 JTG, 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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V397 JTG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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