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W459 VDG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,500 mi
Last recorded71,500 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW459 VDG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,500 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all metal brake pipes have been cleaned up & heavily undersealed

both sides rear closing panels corrodded not considered to be excessive

plated repairs at both sides rear outer body sill sections

Fail 16 Jul 2014 71,483 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both sides rear closing panels corrodded not considered to be excessive

plated repairs at both sides rear outer body sill sections

Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,496 miles

corrosion rear inner sills.both sides.

corrosion to rear chassis both sides, by suspension,mountings.

front brake pipes corroded,both sides.

headlight lenses in poor condition,

rear brake pipes badly corroded.

slight near side front brake judder

steel wheel fitted to nearside front.

wear in front suspension ball joints gaiters , and bushes,

wear inner rack joints.

Fail 9 Jul 2013 70,493 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

corrosion rear inner sills.both sides.

corrosion to rear chassis both sides, by suspension,mountings.

front brake pipes corroded,both sides.

headlight lenses in poor condition,

rear brake pipes badly corroded.

steel wheel fitted to nearside front.

wear in front suspension ball joints gaiters , and bushes,

wear inner rack joints.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 67,988 miles

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

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

front exhaust section deteriorated

general corrosion to vehicle underside

nearside front tyre approx 3mm left on tread

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,145 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front lower arm pinch bolts difront

head light lenzs in poor condition

near side front wheel steel

wipers in poor condition near sid on limits

Fail 7 May 2011 63,756 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,233 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 62,176 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 60,191 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,469 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 53,638 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 53,638 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,266 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 49,266 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W459 VDG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W459 VDG, 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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W459 VDG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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