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W147 VGY

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

72,205 mi
Last recorded72,205 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 VGY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 72,205 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,976 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 65,760 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 65,756 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,672 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Aug 2013 60,022 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 14 Aug 2013 60,004 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2012 56,863 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 56,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,187 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 48,915 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 48,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,978 miles

rear number plate starting to fade, clutch and brake rubbers worn, both front cv boots perrished.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 38,045 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 38,034 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 35,304 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 35,287 miles

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

both rear brakes slightly binding.

front brake pads look low

offside front brake disc has small amount of corrosion.

rear part off exhaust heat sheild in poor condition.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 32,948 miles

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

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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W147 VGY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W147 VGY, 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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W147 VGY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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