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W278 SMR

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,536 mi
Last recorded106,536 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 SMR
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2013 106,536 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,989 miles

Air bag warning light on

Brake warning light on

Corrosion to O/S/R outer sill

Corrosion to both rear, N/S front to rear & O/S/F metal brake pipes

Front brake pads starting to get low

Head lamp beam patterns poor

O/S track rod end rubber in poor condition

O/S/F brake performance slightly poor

O/S/F position lamp slightly dim

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jul 2012 102,989 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Air bag warning light on

Brake warning light on

Corrosion to O/S/R outer sill

Corrosion to both rear, N/S front to rear & O/S/F metal brake pipes

Front brake pads starting to get low

Head lamp beam patterns poor

O/S track rod end rubber in poor condition

O/S/F brake performance slightly poor

O/S/F position lamp slightly dim

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,038 miles

Corrosion to N/S front to rear brake metal pipe

Corrosion to O/S/R & N/S/R outer sills

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Hand brake warning light not working correctly

Head lamp beam patterns slightly poor

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 22 Jul 2011 99,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Corrosion to N/S front to rear brake metal pipe

Corrosion to O/S/R & N/S/R outer sills

Corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

Corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

Hand brake warning light not working correctly

Head lamp beam patterns slightly poor

Play in both rear wheel bearings

Rear exhuast hanger braket x 1 insecure & braket x 1 in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2010 95,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2010 95,345 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 91,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

clutch pedal anti-slip split.

engine sump corroded.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

parking brake in need of adjustment.

rear no. plate delaminating.

rear silencer mounts corroded/split.

small cut in offside front outer tyre wall.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 91,413 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

clutch pedal anti-slip split.

engine sump corroded.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

parking brake in need of adjustment.

rear no. plate delaminating.

rear silencer mounts corroded/split.

small cut in offside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 15 Oct 2008 86,482 miles

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

outer driveshaft gaiters deyeriorated.

rear suspension arms and cross member corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2008 86,482 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

centre exhaust mount weld broken.

clutch pedal anti-slip missing.

outer driveshaft gaiters deyeriorated.

rear suspension arms and cross member corroded.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,235 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 82,235 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 80,639 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2007 80,639 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,507 miles

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

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

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 SMR is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W278 SMR, 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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W278 SMR is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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