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W342 PHY

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,815 mi
Last recorded63,815 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 PHY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,815 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,815 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 54,046 miles

Airbag warning light on

Front n/s headlamp a little cloudy

Rear number plate cracked and has water ingress going through number 3

Fail 17 Jun 2010 53,964 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Airbag warning light on

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front n/s headlamp a little cloudy

Rear number plate cracked and has water ingress going through number 3

Rear o/s service brake reading a little low for a car of this type

Pass 22 Jun 2009 48,330 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 43,284 miles

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

rear no. plate delaminating.

Fail 18 Apr 2008 43,284 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

rear no. plate delaminating.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,235 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag light on.

exhaust heat shield clip missing and clamp corrode /split.

fuel tank straps slightly corroded.

nearside rear brake pipe corroded.

offside rear tyre punctured.

outer driveshaft gaiters perished.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 32,863 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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W342 PHY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W342 PHY, 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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W342 PHY is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 May 2000.

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