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W499 VLD

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,154 mi
Last recorded82,154 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW499 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 82,154 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2012 80,848 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 80,848 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

water leak from engine

Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,846 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 79,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,005 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 78,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,056 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,906 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 70,906 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 61,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 53,257 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 53,257 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,333 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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W499 VLD is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow 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 W499 VLD, 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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W499 VLD is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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