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W553 PCL

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW553 PCL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2013 84,068 miles

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

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

airbag light on

no plates backing ,starting to peel

oil leak from engine sump

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 May 2012 80,043 miles

both outer cv gaiters perishing front rear number plates faded rear ns brake pipe rusty

Fail 4 May 2012 80,043 miles

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

both outer cv gaiters perishing front rear number plates faded rear ns brake pipe rusty

Pass 25 May 2011 74,548 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 134,950 miles

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

COOLANT LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA ??

BACK BRAKES MAY NEED ADJUSTING

BOTH FRONT AND REAR NO.PLATES BECOMING WORN

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER SPLIT

N/S FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT GAITER PERISHING

REAR NO.PLATE LAMPS DIMM

Pass 7 May 2010 66,692 miles

ENGINE POSS OVER-HEATING--COOLANT STAIN`S AROUND UNDER BONNET

EXHAUST CLAMP MISSING ON SYSTEM

FRONT AND REAR NO.PLATES BECOMING FADED

N/S/REAR NO.PLATE LAMP DIMM

OIL LEAK SUMP AREA.

REAR EXHAUST BOX CENTRE MOUNTING FRACTURED;LOOSE

Pass 14 May 2009 59,682 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 May 2009 59,682 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 52,563 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf inner edge of tyre wearing

Pass 14 May 2007 45,697 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rattle inside rear exhaust box

Pass 31 May 2006 39,151 miles
Pass 17 May 2005 32,547 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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W553 PCL 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 75%.

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 W553 PCL, 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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W553 PCL is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 June 2000.

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