MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,291 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
headlamp lenses faded
play in wiper linkage
slight blow at rear exhaust
slight play in o/s lower swivel
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
headlamp lenses faded
play in wiper linkage
slight blow at rear exhaust
slight play in o/s lower swivel
rear exhaust box slight leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
clutch pedal rubber missing
rear exhaust box slight leak
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
battery connection poor / loose.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel ,headlamps patterns poor,n/sf,o/sr tyre treads low ,o/sf tyre tread uneven wear n/s rear brake noisy
front brake pads low.
front pads low. brake pedal rubber swapped with clutch.
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CLAMP ON REAR SECTION IS CORRODING.
N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH.
VERY SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN BOTH FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS.
How Reliable is the Daewoo Matiz?
Based on 724,041 MOT tests across 61,622 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W497 VDF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W497 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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What year was W497 VDF registered?
W497 VDF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 April 2000.
Is W497 VDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for W497 VDF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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