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W283 PSC

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,199 mi
Last recorded68,199 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW283 PSC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 68,199 miles

Oil leak

air filter box loose

both front track control arm bushes perished/split

both outer c.v. gaitors perished

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion on shock absorbers

exhaust corroded/corroding

front number plate cracked

front wipers split

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front indicator lense cracked

offside rear tyre perishing

oil around rocker cover gasket

oil sump repaired and leaking from repair

rear wiper worn

some corrosion on p.a.s. pipes

various points of corrosion on vehicle

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Fail 10 May 2009 68,146 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon 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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion on p.a.s. pipes

oil sump repaired and leaking from repair

Oil leak

air filter box loose

both front track control arm bushes perished/split

both outer c.v. gaitors perished

corrosion on coil springs

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

corrosion on shock absorbers

exhaust corroded/corroding

front number plate cracked

front wipers split

fuel tank straps corroded

offside front indicator lense cracked

offside rear tyre perishing

oil around rocker cover gasket

rear wiper worn

various points of corrosion on vehicle

nearside rear tyre at 2mm

Pass 27 May 2008 65,968 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 65,968 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 62,747 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 62,745 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 59,499 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 59,499 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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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W283 PSC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W283 PSC, 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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W283 PSC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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