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W554 VLX

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,024 mi
Last recorded69,024 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 VLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2015 69,024 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion outer sill (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2014 69,019 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc worn

front inner brake pads

nearside and offside sills surface rust not resulting in holes

Pass 10 May 2013 62,730 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 62,730 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 58,782 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 54,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on the outer edge

Fail 14 May 2010 53,118 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2010 53,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,979 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 41,979 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 14 Jun 2008 32,098 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 25,277 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,171 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 19,028 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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W554 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 W554 VLX, 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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W554 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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