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W529 DGF

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,108 mi
Last recorded89,108 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 DGF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 89,108 miles

both rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,081 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 25 Oct 2014 86,351 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,282 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 86,230 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2013 81,703 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 81,572 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 76,250 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 76,197 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust noisy, baffles loose in box

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2011 65,118 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 65,118 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 54,107 miles

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

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

Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust brake pipes

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,106 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

surface rust brake pipes

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,101 miles

body has damage to o/s/r

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 17 Aug 2009 45,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

body has damage to o/s/r

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jul 2008 42,089 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Fail 2 Jul 2008 42,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2008 41,884 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Outer Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

rear view mirror missing

front pads very low and front discs corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 30,269 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 24,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,965 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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W529 DGF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Gold with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W529 DGF, 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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W529 DGF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 June 2000.

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