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W242 DAB

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 DAB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,335 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear sills are slightly corroded plus rear of car

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,728 miles

both front brake reaction bushes splitting

both rear service brakes slightly low effort

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

Fail 7 Apr 2014 63,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake reaction bushes splitting

both rear service brakes slightly low effort

poor dip beam images headlamps frosted

Fail 3 Apr 2013 60,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake pipes at flexis corroded

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front tyre getting low in tread

poor image both dip beams headlamps frosted

slight bind n/s front and o/s rear hubs

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,621 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all rear brake pipes corroded

both front brake pipes at flexis corroded

centre exhaust corroded

front brake pads getting low

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s front tyre getting low in tread

poor image both dip beams headlamps frosted

slight bind n/s front and o/s rear hubs

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,916 miles

air bag light illuminated

both front brake pipes at flexis corroded

both front track rod end gaitors misted in grease but not split

both headlights misted and have poor images

brake pipes at rear from flexis to wheel cylinders corroded

centre exhaust section corroded

engine oil leaks

fuel tank straps corroded

n/s/f hub binding slightly

o/s/f hub back plate corroded

wiper blades poor

Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,766 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking in sidewall

rear axle crossbar corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 53,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroding

o/s rear tyre cracking in sidewall

rear axle crossbar corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2010 51,172 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,353 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 43,933 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 43,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 42,986 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,266 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

slight judder on front brakes

surface mark on n/s/f brake flexi pipe - not to cords

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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W242 DAB is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W242 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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W242 DAB is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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