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W566 VPU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests18 (8 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

97,641 mi
Last recorded97,641 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 VPU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 97,641 miles

Both engine drive belts spliting & perished

Both front anti-roll bar bushes split, perished & worn -close to excess-

Both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded -close to excess-

Both rear wheel bearings worn / noisy (offside more so)

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edges

Engine coolant level below limit

Fuel filter corroded (heavy)

Gearbox mounting split & perished (heavy)

Nearside front track-rod end ball joint dust cover poor

Offside front wheel bind / very stiff to turn

Steel road wheels fitted down nearside of vehicle

Fail 24 May 2013 97,491 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Both engine drive belts spliting & perished

Both front anti-roll bar bushes split, perished & worn -close to excess-

Both front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses corroded -close to excess-

Both rear wheel bearings worn / noisy (offside more so)

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edges

Engine coolant level below limit

Fuel filter corroded (heavy)

Gearbox mounting split & perished (heavy)

Nearside front track-rod end ball joint dust cover poor

Offside front wheel bind / very stiff to turn

Steel road wheels fitted down nearside of vehicle

Fail 6 Jun 2012 94,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,486 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 94,477 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

insecure air filter housing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,645 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2011 85,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2010 78,909 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 78,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 78,819 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 76,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2009 76,680 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 74,479 miles

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

advisory.offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Fail 2 Apr 2008 74,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advisory.offside front tyre worn bald on inner shoulder.advise attention/renewal.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 69,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 1 Mar 2007 69,655 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on †

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 6 Feb 2007 69,324 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

air bag light on †

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jan 2006 59,044 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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W566 VPU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 W566 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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W566 VPU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 21 June 2000.

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