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W558 NFG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,196 mi
Last recorded88,196 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW558 NFG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 88,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 77,112 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 77,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door catch broken and missing (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 69,344 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 69,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both nearside and offside c/v boots splitting badly

Front brake discs lipped and corroded

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:Both front and both rear metal brake pipes and ferrules corroded

Strong Advise:Both front and rear number plates deteriorating badly

Various oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,338 miles

Brake flexis showing age and wear

C/V Gaitors cracking/perishing badly

Coolant leak/stainings

Engine mountings showing age and wear

Exhaust heat shieldings require attention

Exhaust rattle

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:Corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Strong Advise:Front and rear number plates deteriorated heavily

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various oil leaks

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2014 67,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake flexis showing age and wear

C/V Gaitors cracking/perishing badly

Coolant leak/stainings

Engine mountings showing age and wear

Exhaust heat shieldings require attention

Exhaust rattle

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and heavy surface corrosion

Stone damage and cuts to treads

Strong Advise:Corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Strong Advise:Front and rear number plates deteriorated heavily

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Various oil leaks

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Mar 2013 65,678 miles

Brake flexis showing age and wear

C/V Boots cracking/perishing

Coolant leak

Corrosion to rear outer sills

Evidence of overheating

Exhaust rattle

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Slight damage to king lead

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to rear tyres

Strong Advise:Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Strong Advise:Front and rear number plates deteriorating heavily

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various minor oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2013 65,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Brake flexis showing age and wear

C/V Boots cracking/perishing

Coolant leak

Corrosion to rear outer sills

Evidence of overheating

Exhaust rattle

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear exhaust clamp missing but system secure

Slight damage to king lead

Steering,suspension and brake components showing general age,wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Strong Advise:Front and rear metal brake pipes corroded

Strong Advise:Front and rear number plates deteriorating heavily

Surface corrosion to exhaust

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes and ferrules

Various minor oil leaks

Windscreen washers require attention

Pass 27 Mar 2012 64,067 miles

Headlamps aged heavily

Fail 22 Mar 2012 64,067 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

C/V Gaitors perishing/cracking heavily

Corrosion and age to metal and flexi brake pipes and ferrules

Evidence of overheating

Front and rear number plates deteriorated

H/T King lead worn through on throttle quadrant

Headlamps aged heavily

Kerb damage to nearside front tyre and alloy wheel

Nearside front and offside front metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre low outer edge

Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust secure

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Stone damage to treads

Various minor oil leaks

Pass 24 Mar 2011 62,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 60,298 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 56,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 56,469 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 51,918 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 51,916 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust system becoming corroded.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,482 miles

advisory items same as previous vt 32

Fail 20 Mar 2006 37,482 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W558 NFG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W558 NFG, 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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W558 NFG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 March 2000.

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