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W551 VPU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,969 mi
Last recorded102,969 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW551 VPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 102,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2013 102,875 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2012 97,810 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

air bag light stays on

Pass 27 May 2011 95,060 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 May 2011 94,916 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 89,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 89,054 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2009 81,893 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside 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 5 Jun 2009 81,893 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2008 67,946 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 67,946 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,562 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 51,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,804 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 40,804 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODING

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

OFFSIDE DOOR MIRROR DIRTY

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE 155/65/13T

SPARE TYRE FLAT

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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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W551 VPU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W551 VPU, 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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W551 VPU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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