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W241 DAB

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,236 mi
Last recorded101,236 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW241 DAB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 101,236 miles

both front brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both front tyres have low tread (border pass).

crack in windscreen (no zone).

o/s rear sill corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2012 101,236 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake pipes corroded (border pass).

both front tyres have low tread (border pass).

crack in windscreen (no zone).

o/s rear sill corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2011 92,502 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 92,502 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 87,006 miles

offside wiper starting to split

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery secured by cable tie

both front discs slighty corroded and slighty worn

nearside cv gaitor slighty perished

offside outersill slighty corroded requires attention soon

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 16 Jul 2010 86,951 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

battery secured by cablie tie

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front brake discs slightly worn and slightly corroded

nearside cv gaitor slightly perished

offside outersill slightly corroded and requires attention soon

offside wiper starting to split

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2009 81,021 miles

both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

slight play in handbrake lever pawals

slight play in offside rack joint

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2008 74,875 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 74,841 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 69,639 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 69,351 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front c/v boots heavily perished,recommend further investigation.

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,598 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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W241 DAB is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W241 DAB, 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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W241 DAB is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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