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V653 FWP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

50,389 mi
Last recorded50,389 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 FWP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,389 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 50,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 46,333 miles

n/s front c.v,joint noise

Fail 19 Feb 2013 46,289 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

n/s front c.v,joint noise

Pass 21 Feb 2012 39,267 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 39,266 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,144 miles

Brake pipe offside front to rear slightly corroded.

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

Centre exhaust has support mounting snapped off but is still adequately supported.

Nearside front has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 39,144 miles

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

Brake pipe offside front to rear slightly corroded.

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

Centre exhaust has support mounting snapped off but is still adequately supported.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front has a cut on the inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 34,161 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 34,161 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 26,208 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 23,550 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 20,481 miles

engine water reservoir empty (took 2 litres!)

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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V653 FWP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V653 FWP, 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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V653 FWP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 January 2000.

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