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W237 RHW

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW237 RHW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Jun 2016 94,710 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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti slip worn

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also worn seriously on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Serious oil leak engine area

Pass 29 Jun 2015 91,607 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slighty worn

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Serious oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2014 86,839 miles

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Oil leak sump area

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 4 Jul 2014 86,839 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

Oil leak sump area

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2013 83,383 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area

Small pin hole in N/S/F CV Gaiter

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Jul 2013 83,383 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine area

Small pin hole in N/S/F CV Gaiter

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jul 2012 79,630 miles

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

Oil leak

battery not fixed down /fuel filter rusted

Fail 25 Jul 2012 79,630 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)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

battery not fixed down /fuel filter rusted

Pass 11 Aug 2011 76,113 miles

Battery insecure

O/S/FRONT HEAD LAMP PATTEN WEAK

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 76,113 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Battery insecure

O/S/FRONT HEAD LAMP PATTEN WEAK

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 71,817 miles

Battery insecure

nearside and offside cv gaitors perished

oil leak from engine

slight leak coming from steering rack

Fail 26 Jul 2010 71,817 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

nearside and offside cv gaitors perished

oil leak from engine

slight leak coming from steering rack

Pass 6 Aug 2009 67,823 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 63,618 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Jul 2008 63,572 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,927 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 51,574 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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W237 RHW is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W237 RHW, 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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W237 RHW is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 August 2000.

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