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W296 VLX

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

78,938 mi
Last recorded78,938 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 VLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2010 78,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,336 miles

offside front tyre worn to 2.5 mm. and nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm.

Fail 13 Jan 2009 69,336 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn to 2.5 mm. and nearside front tyre worn to 2 mm.

Pass 21 Dec 2007 59,704 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,602 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 50,253 miles

Nearside Rear 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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W296 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W296 VLX, 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 W296 VLX registered?

W296 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 July 2000.

Is W296 VLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W296 VLX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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