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W509 PCV

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests35 (21 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,581 mi
Last recorded91,581 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW509 PCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,581 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 91,581 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened And various suspension and braking components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 90,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 90,693 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s slow increase (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer. dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,559 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just passed brake imbalance 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear No plate damaged (0.1 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and various suspension and brake components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 88,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 88,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE FRONT DIP AND MAIN BEAM PATTERNS (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OFFSIDE REAR LOWER BODY SILL CORRODED . (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material SEVERAL PIPES CORRODED . (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 86,318 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened an various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

wear in o/sf hub

Fail 4 Oct 2021 86,316 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened an various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 84,629 miles

Rear corrosion outer/ inner sills

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to various suspension and braking components

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2020 84,629 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear corrosion outer/ inner sills

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion to various suspension and braking components

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,230 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills/floor rear suspension and braking conponents

Fail 23 Sep 2019 83,229 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to sills/floor rear suspension and braking conponents

Pass 25 Sep 2018 81,042 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 81,034 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill seriously corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated also play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill seriously corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge worn smooth exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,500 miles

Rear REAR OF BODY SILLS CORRODED

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,683 miles

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

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear inner body sills surface corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2016 77,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking leaking at caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear inner body sills surface corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,784 miles

HEADLAMP LENS' DETERIORATED AFFECTING BEAM IMAGES--ADVISE REPLACE SOON

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,842 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 73,833 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 71,955 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 71,955 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 69,913 miles

brake backplates corroded

slight bind on offside rear brake

suspension corroded rear

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,068 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

surface corrosion on suspension/brake components

Fail 26 Sep 2011 68,067 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake hose ferrules corroded slightly

nearside headlamp deteriorated (only just bright enough to pass test)

surface corrosion on suspension/brake components

Pass 17 Sep 2010 66,087 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank support straps badly corroded urgent attention advised

Fail 16 Sep 2010 66,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front and rear suspension components corroded

fuel tank support straps badly corroded urgent attention advised

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,228 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight binding on offside rear brake

suspension parts corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2009 64,228 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

fuel tank straps corroded

slight binding on offside rear brake

suspension parts corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2008 62,562 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT LENSES BADLY GRAZED WHICH IS AFFECTING AIM/FOCUS,THESE NEED REPLACING SOON

Pass 12 Nov 2007 60,975 miles

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

metal ferrules on flexi brake hoses corroded

rear tyres close to wear bars

surface corrosion on front metal brake pipes

surface corrosion on suspension and brake back plates

Pass 13 Nov 2006 56,247 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 56,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,484 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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W509 PCV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 W509 PCV, 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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W509 PCV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 August 2000.

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