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W526 MHE

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,412 mi
Last recorded106,412 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW526 MHE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 106,412 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 96,887 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 96,887 miles

Anti-roll bar locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 86,423 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2009 86,423 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 80,159 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,866 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 20 Feb 2007 71,734 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2006 68,371 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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W526 MHE 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 W526 MHE, 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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W526 MHE is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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