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W556 XGF

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,731 mi
Last recorded111,731 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 XGF
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 111,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

front and rear suspension components and bushes corroded and deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2013 97,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure (incorrect battery fitted)

both battery terminals insecure

both nearside and offside headlights deteriorated, only slightly reduced light output

front engine mounting retaining bolt insecure

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,925 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 90,923 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

small split in n.side wiper blade

Pass 11 Jan 2011 84,150 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 84,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 77,758 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 77,756 miles

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

brake pedal rubber worn

slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 5 Jan 2009 71,644 miles

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

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

exhaust clamp missing from joint between centre and rear sections but not blowing and still sucure

Pass 11 Jan 2008 64,625 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 64,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,639 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 53,638 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W556 XGF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W556 XGF, 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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W556 XGF is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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