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W542 DWU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,865 mi
Last recorded53,865 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW542 DWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 53,865 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 53,833 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)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 48,391 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 44,693 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 44,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 44,290 miles

CRACKS IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

NEARSIDE REAR TYR CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT WEEPAGE AT OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK BOOT

Fail 8 Jul 2008 44,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

CRACKS IN FRONT NUMBER PLATE

NEARSIDE REAR TYR CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

SLIGHT WEEPAGE AT OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING RACK BOOT

Pass 26 Jun 2007 42,640 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all 4 tyres close to legal limits

Pass 30 Jun 2006 37,723 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 37,723 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W542 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue 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 W542 DWU, 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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What year was W542 DWU registered?

W542 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 July 2000.

Is W542 DWU safe to buy?

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