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W257 VGP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,401 mi
Last recorded79,401 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 VGP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 79,401 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2013 79,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,646 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,646 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,507 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 74,507 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 71,994 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,022 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2008 69,022 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,018 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 65,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 58,455 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 58,455 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W257 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W257 VGP registered?

W257 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 March 2000.

Is W257 VGP safe to buy?

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