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W248 VGP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

59,469 mi
Last recorded59,469 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 VGP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 59,469 miles

Both offside and nearside brake pipes to rear flexible hoses starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges - close to legal tread limit

Headlamps starting to deteriorate - lenses starting to become slightly opaque

Heat shield between exhaust and fuel tank insecure - mounting clamp broken

Fail 1 Dec 2010 59,469 miles

Both offside and nearside brake pipes to rear flexible hoses starting to corrode

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges - close to legal tread limit

Headlamps starting to deteriorate - lenses starting to become slightly opaque

Heat shield between exhaust and fuel tank insecure - mounting clamp broken

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,257 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 48,253 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,041 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 34,032 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 24,646 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 24,644 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

nearside front door & rear door damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2007 24,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 21,691 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 20,931 miles

misfiring at times

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

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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W248 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W248 VGP, 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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What year was W248 VGP registered?

W248 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W248 VGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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