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V397 OPU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

23,555 mi
Last recorded23,555 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV397 OPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 23,555 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

springs corrded

Fail 19 Dec 2019 23,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

front tyres low

slight play in o/s/f wheel

springs corrded

Pass 19 Dec 2018 23,041 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

front tyres low

Pass 21 Dec 2017 22,416 miles

corrosion on various parts of car

n/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Fail 21 Dec 2017 22,416 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion on various parts of car

n/s/f tyre getting low

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Dec 2016 21,534 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various parts of car

discs corroded

slight play in o/s/f wheel

tyres perishing

Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,640 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on various prats of car

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

head lights faded

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 19,415 miles

brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2013 18,429 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion on verious parts of car

head lights faded

Pass 20 Dec 2012 17,455 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,461 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 15,465 miles

centre exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 31 Dec 2009 14,372 miles

vehicle under side very rusty

Fail 30 Dec 2009 14,372 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)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

vehicle under side very rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2008 13,234 miles

exhaust corroded

slight play in front wheels

tyres perishing

Pass 21 Dec 2007 12,370 miles

both front cv boots starting to perish

exhaust heavly corroded

o/s/f slight play in stearing

Pass 29 Dec 2006 10,872 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 108,484 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OPU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OPU, 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 OPU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 January 2000.

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