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W492 TMO

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,131 mi
Last recorded94,131 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 TMO
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,131 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 84,868 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,299 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2011 81,604 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offide outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,604 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offide outer sill corroded

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 79,816 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 79,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,168 miles

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Jul 2009 78,163 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 30 Jul 2008 79,995 miles

both rear wheel rims damaged

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 22 Jul 2008 76,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 72,813 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 72,813 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 65,173 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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W492 TMO is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver 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 W492 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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W492 TMO is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 July 2000.

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