CarVerify

Free Car Check

W289 PJT

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,987 mi
Last recorded55,987 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Daewoo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 PJT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 55,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rusty,fuel tank strap rusty

Fail 9 Sep 2015 55,987 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust rusty,fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,508 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,508 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

exhaust rusty

Fail 30 Aug 2013 50,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 50,862 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake warning light defective

Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake warning light defective

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,717 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 47,717 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 45,222 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 40,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 40,865 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 36,186 miles

o/s headlamp beam patten weak. Heat shield clamp rusted through. Steering rack slightly damp. o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 32,565 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 29,674 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,267 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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W289 PJT is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W289 PJT, 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

How do I check the history of W289 PJT?

You can check the full history of W289 PJT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W289 PJT registered?

W289 PJT is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 April 2000.

Is W289 PJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W289 PJT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W289 PJT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W289 PJT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.