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V198 FHW

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV198 FHW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2016 103,713 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 101,861 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Jan 2015 101,821 miles

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

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 (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 100,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip split.

corrosion engine sump.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated.

slight corrosion,rear inner sills.

Fail 28 Jan 2014 100,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake pedal anti-slip split.

corrosion engine sump.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated.

slight corrosion,rear inner sills.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,825 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion,engine sump.

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished.

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

slight corrosion,inner rear sills.

slight play in steering column.

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion,engine sump.

offside front outer driveshaft gaiter perished.

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

slight corrosion,inner rear sills.

slight play in steering column.

Pass 23 Jan 2012 87,096 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine sump,slight corrosion

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 87,096 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine sump,slight corrosion

rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,563 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

gearbox mount slightly deteriorated.

rear suspension arms corroded.

Fail 20 Jan 2011 80,563 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch pedal anti-slip worn/split.

gearbox mount slightly deteriorated.

nearside front wiper blade end split.

rear suspension arms corroded.

Pass 19 Jan 2010 75,081 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber split.

front under-tray corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear suspension arm slightly corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 75,080 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

clutch pedal rubber split.

front under-tray corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

rear suspension arm slightly corroded.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,585 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 60,650 miles

fuel tank straps and rear cross-member corroded.

Fail 8 Jan 2008 60,650 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front no. plate delaminating.

fuel tank straps and rear cross-member corroded.

nearside outer gaiter loose on the driveshaft.

offside rear tyre punctured.

Pass 22 Jan 2007 53,323 miles

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

fuel tank strap slightly corroded.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread1.6mm.

rear no. plate deteriorated,front no. plate starting to separate

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,269 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 46,269 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front and rear no. plates separating.

nearside front tyre worn outer tread below 1.6mm.

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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V198 FHW is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V198 FHW, 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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V198 FHW is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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