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W478 VLD

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,705 mi
Last recorded36,705 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW478 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,705 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lense cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 May 2014 35,148 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 30,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 29,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 28,412 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 28,395 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 22,821 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 22,821 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 21,035 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 19,408 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,636 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 14,507 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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W478 VLD is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W478 VLD, 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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W478 VLD is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 6 April 2000.

Is W478 VLD safe to buy?

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