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W254 YTU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,558 mi
Last recorded78,558 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW254 YTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2012 78,558 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag light on

corrosion on brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jun 2012 78,411 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)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion on brake pipes

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 24 May 2011 70,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 68,047 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 67,957 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 62,327 miles

front brake discs minor wear and corrosion

minor judder osf brake

noise from cv joints

Fail 27 May 2009 62,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

front brake discs minor wear and corrosion

minor judder osf brake

noise from cv joints

Fail 8 May 2008 48,566 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 May 2008 48,566 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 40,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 39,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,828 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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W254 YTU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W254 YTU, 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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W254 YTU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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