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V842 DCU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

55,537 mi
Last recorded55,537 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV842 DCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 55,537 miles

Both side headlight lenses cloudy

Offside front anti roll bar linkage rubber bush cracked and perishing

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2019 55,537 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill excessively corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both side headlight lenses cloudy

Offside front anti roll bar linkage rubber bush cracked and perishing

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2018 51,511 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both front head lamp lenses discoulered

front wipers smear slightly

Fail 9 Jan 2018 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

both front anti roll bar bushes perished

both front head lamp lenses discoulered

front wipers smear slightly

Pass 24 Dec 2016 48,243 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 48,237 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,963 miles

some light corrosion to both sills

Pass 23 Dec 2014 41,751 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 36,500 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 31,996 miles

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

Rear of exhaust corroded

Rear of sills corroded both sides

Fail 7 Jan 2013 31,996 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Rear of exhaust corroded

Rear of sills corroded both sides

Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,687 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2011 28,687 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 26,031 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 26,031 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 24,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Filter Corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2009 24,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel Filter Corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 21,712 miles

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

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

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

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

X2 Front Tyre Walla Cracking but not showing Cords

Pass 7 Apr 2007 17,886 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2007 17,886 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 14,391 miles

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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V842 DCU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V842 DCU, 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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V842 DCU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 January 2000.

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