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W543 DWU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,907 mi
Last recorded76,907 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW543 DWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 76,907 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 76,907 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 67,807 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,775 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 64,606 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 60,607 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 60,607 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 54,556 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 48,887 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 42,920 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 42,920 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 36,277 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

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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W543 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W543 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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W543 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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