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W493 VDF

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

44,423 mi
Last recorded44,423 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW493 VDF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 44,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Nov 2017 37,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

OSF seatbelt catch difficult to operate

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both front and both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 36,444 miles

OSR tyre perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both front and the OSR (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 36,438 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both NS and OS rear outer sill areas (2.4.A.3)

OSR tyre perished in the tread pattern and the sidewalls

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded Both front and the OSR (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,292 miles

Both rear outer sills weak with corrsion

Pass 22 Apr 2014 29,905 miles

both rear lower sills weak with corrsion rear brake pipes surface scale

Pass 8 May 2013 28,443 miles

Both headlight beam image poor,lens frosted.

Both rear outer sills surface corrosion.

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,765 miles

Both rear tyres are perished in sidewall/tread pattern.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2011 26,014 miles

Both rear outer sill areas weak with corrosion.

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

OSF OSR and NSR tyres are perished in tread pattern.

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 24,653 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 23,474 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 19,761 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 17,639 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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W493 VDF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W493 VDF, 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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W493 VDF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 April 2000.

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