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W488 TMO

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,179 mi
Last recorded46,179 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW488 TMO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,179 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2016 46,179 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 43,833 miles

N/s/r hub nut cap missing

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

No coolant in reservoir

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 42,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

headlights in poor condition

heavy oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2014 42,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

headlights in poor condition

heavy oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 40,933 miles

exhaust corroded

parking brake travel high

sump corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

parking brake travel high

sump corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,388 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight imbalance in rear service brake

Pass 5 Jul 2011 38,355 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f suspension contaminated with grease

parking brake travel high

Fail 5 Jul 2011 38,355 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f suspension contaminated with grease

parking brake travel high

Pass 9 Jul 2010 36,946 miles

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers poor

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

movement & roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing - requires attention

o/s headlight beam image poor

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 30 Jun 2010 36,940 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all flexible brake hose ferrules corroded

both front anti roll bar saddle rubbers poor

exhaust system corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

movement & roughness in o/s/f wheel bearing - requires attention

o/s headlight beam image poor

surface corrosion on both rear inner sills

Fail 19 Jun 2009 36,217 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

cv gaiters age cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2009 36,217 miles

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

cv gaiters age cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2008 35,412 miles

headlight aims on lower limit

heavy cracking on outer cv boots

Pass 16 Jul 2007 34,332 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 34,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 33,099 miles

both front outer cv gaitors age cracking

exhaust corroded

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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W488 TMO is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W488 TMO, 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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W488 TMO is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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