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W539 VLX

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

65,834 mi
Last recorded65,834 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 VLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 65,834 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 65,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,042 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 64,042 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Mar 2014 61,717 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 61,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 52,472 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 52,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 57,441 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 57,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 53,744 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 53,744 miles

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 50,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 46,323 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 46,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 42,616 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 38,998 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 35,177 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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W539 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 W539 VLX, 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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W539 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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