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W498 DWU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

44,230 mi
Last recorded44,230 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 DWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,230 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 44,225 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to/front/both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 43,196 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake/back/plates/deteriating

Pass 9 May 2016 40,867 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer/sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 38,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

Fail 2 Apr 2015 38,805 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

crack in windscreen but not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 15 Apr 2014 36,784 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front head lights tarnished

rear shockers have negiable damping

sill slightly weak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,565 miles

crack on screen outside wiper area

Fail 25 Mar 2013 34,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

crack on screen outside wiper area

Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,962 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 30,969 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 30,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 29,170 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 27,612 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 7 Apr 2008 25,572 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 25,560 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,482 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 21,340 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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W498 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W498 DWU, 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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W498 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 July 2000.

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