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W546 UAB

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,072 mi
Last recorded78,072 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW546 UAB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 78,072 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle area and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,068 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle area and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 72,334 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 63,589 miles

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f cv boot perrished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 3 May 2013 63,589 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

n/s/f cv boot perrished

rear brake pipes corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 54,435 miles

O/side front disc is slightly warped

Rear brakes have slight drag

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,842 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 53,842 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 50,339 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 50,338 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 39,369 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 39,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 32,894 miles

all four tyres getting low and have very slight uneven flat spots

Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 23,154 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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W546 UAB is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W546 UAB, 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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W546 UAB is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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