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W291 SBL

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,899 mi
Last recorded37,899 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 SBL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,899 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

coolant level very low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 37,655 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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 25,375 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 25,375 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

catalyst internals rattling

front discs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,910 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 24,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside & offside front headlamp lens gone yellow & beam pattern quite weak !!!

note: air bag light on !!!

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & perishe up !!!

offside rear tyrte on just above 1.6mm tread depth & has two small cut !!!

Pass 19 Mar 2010 23,759 miles

nearside & offside front headlamp lens (plastic) faded !!!

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn uneven !!!

offside front suspension driveshaft boot deeply cracked & perishe up !!!

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

Fail 19 Mar 2010 23,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside & offside front headlamp lens (plastic) faded !!!

nearside rear tyre on 2.mm tread depth & worn uneven !!!

offside front suspension driveshaft boot deeply cracked & perishe up !!!

offside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth !!!

Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,910 miles

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth & worn on edge's !!!

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth ???

offside rear tyre on 3.mm tread depth & tread edge's perished up quite alot !!!

Pass 5 Apr 2008 22,013 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 18,393 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 15,366 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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W291 SBL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red 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 W291 SBL, 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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W291 SBL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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