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W271 VGP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,995 mi
Last recorded126,995 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW271 VGP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 126,995 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 126,983 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 119,665 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 111,710 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlight lenses in poor condition, reducing light output

headlight range control switch damaged

Fail 10 Mar 2010 104,762 miles

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

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

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 10 Mar 2010 104,762 miles

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

headlight lenses in poor condition.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 97,694 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

severe engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2009 97,597 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

severe engine oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 86,610 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 86,610 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2007 76,168 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 67,181 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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W271 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W271 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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W271 VGP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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