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W299 VLP

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW299 VLP
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,669 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)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Oil leak

general corrosion on under side of car

Pass 12 Apr 2012 85,713 miles

Gearbox guard corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Fail 24 Mar 2012 85,628 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

gearbox guard corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2011 81,399 miles

undersidfe slight corrosion

wipers smeering slightly

Fail 25 Mar 2011 81,395 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

undersidfe slight corrosion

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,526 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2010 78,525 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 73,382 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,552 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 70,427 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

rear high level brake light inop.

signs of corrosion of both outer rear sills and offside centre outer sill.

slight cracking of offside front tyre.

surface corrosion of all under bonnet brake pipes.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2007 65,196 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 61,360 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

egr steel pipe blowing †front tyres close to legal limit †front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,360 miles

egr steel pipe blowing †front tyres close to legal limit †front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2006 61,360 miles

exhaust blowing from egr steel pipe †front to rear brake pipes corroded †front tyres close to legal limit

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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W299 VLP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W299 VLP, 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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W299 VLP is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 August 2000.

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