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W353 VDM

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 VDM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,411 miles

advise nsr and osr tyre has splits no cords exposed advise front screen cracked not affecting field of view advise osf tyre worn inside edge advise exhaust system missing centre bracket , still well supported

Fail 10 Jul 2012 52,410 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

advise nsr and osr tyre has splits no cords exposed advise front screen cracked not affecting field of view advise osf tyre worn inside edge advise exhaust system missing centre bracket , still well supported

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,222 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 44,204 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr tyre perished and low tread

osr tyre perished

Pass 9 Aug 2010 34,001 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 19,735 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 19,735 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 19,372 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 18,577 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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W353 VDM is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver 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 W353 VDM, 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 W353 VDM registered?

W353 VDM is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 May 2000.

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