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W501 ULC

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,001 mi
Last recorded95,001 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 ULC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2012 95,001 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,531 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 83,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,466 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 67,387 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2009 62,304 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,800 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 48,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 48,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,592 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W501 ULC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W501 ULC, 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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W501 ULC is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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