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W278 CWY

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,908 mi
Last recorded48,908 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 CWY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 48,908 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 48,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 48,219 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2010 48,206 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight blow on exhaust joint....

Pass 26 Jun 2009 47,806 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,991 miles

Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 42,712 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 42,689 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 27,266 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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W278 CWY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W278 CWY, 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 W278 CWY registered?

W278 CWY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W278 CWY safe to buy?

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