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W453 VEU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

62,676 mi
Last recorded62,676 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 VEU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2013 62,676 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear coil springs corroded

front wipers poor

fuel filter corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

steering lock inop beneifit of doubt givin to owner regarding original fitment

Pass 25 May 2012 60,940 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake discs corroded

headlamp patterns deteriorating

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 25 May 2012 60,940 miles

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

front brake discs corroded

headlamp patterns deteriorating

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 11 May 2011 57,608 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2011 57,600 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 52,462 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 52,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 48,282 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter and rear suspension arms corroded.

fuel tank straps excessively corroded.

nearside front inner brake pad worn.

no. plates delaminating.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Fail 16 Apr 2009 48,282 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

fuel filter and rear suspension arms corroded.

fuel tank straps excessively corroded.

nearside front inner brake pad worn.

no. plates delaminating.

offside rear brake binding slightly.

slight play in rear wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,367 miles

front no. plate delaminating.

Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front no. plate delaminating.

offside rear tyre punctured

Pass 4 Apr 2007 40,886 miles

exhaust, rear heat shield missing.

front no. plate separating.

fuel tank straps corroded.

nearside front tyre worn inner tread below 1.6mm.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 38,094 miles

front and rear no. plates separating.

nearside rear tyre worn outer tread 1.6mm.

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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W453 VEU 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 53.8%.

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 W453 VEU, 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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W453 VEU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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