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W397 ULL

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,959 mi
Last recorded72,959 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 ULL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 72,959 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 72,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 1.25 actual/ 0.10 legal (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle footbrake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front AIR FILTER MOUNTINGS BROKEN AWAY----INDUCTION HOSE CHAFING AGAINST BATTERY

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear REAR WIPER BLADE PERISHED

Pass 7 May 2015 68,710 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 64,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrision

offside front wheel slightly binding

panel damage to tail gate

Fail 28 May 2014 64,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrision

offside front wheel slightly binding

panel damage to tail gate

Pass 17 Jun 2013 58,518 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 58,510 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both head lamp lens cloudy beam patterns are ok

corrosion front brake discs and pads getting low

near side c.v joints noisey

off side front tyre side wall perished

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 54,848 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,815 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers slightly worn

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 4 Feb 2010 41,269 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 41,265 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,525 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 34,522 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 32,282 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 32,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 30,716 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,335 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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W397 ULL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W397 ULL, 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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W397 ULL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 April 2000.

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