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W342 SBL

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,262 mi
Last recorded111,262 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW342 SBL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 May 2014 111,262 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,703 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion on nearside and offside sills

Pass 24 Feb 2012 91,245 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 78,839 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,839 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 71,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 71,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 66,040 miles

antislip missing on clutch pedal

Fail 20 Dec 2008 66,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

antislip missing on clutch pedal

Pass 11 Oct 2007 55,233 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,656 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 42,423 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 42,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 SBL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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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W342 SBL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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