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W257 RHW

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,178 mi
Last recorded56,178 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 RHW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 56,178 miles

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

fuel tank holding brackets slightly croded

nearsdie rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked

nearside rear outer sill slightly demage

Fail 26 Jul 2010 56,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

fuel tank holding brackets slightly croded

nearsdie rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked

nearside rear outer sill slightly demage

Pass 23 Jul 2009 43,085 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 39,032 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 39,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,843 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 35,843 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2006 31,493 miles

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

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

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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W257 RHW is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W257 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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What year was W257 RHW registered?

W257 RHW is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 August 2000.

Is W257 RHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 RHW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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