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W588 VLD

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,832 mi
Last recorded78,832 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW588 VLD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,832 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,832 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 78,771 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 67,185 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,136 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 67,043 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f brake disc worn

o/s/f brake disc worn

rear wiper blade split

tracking

Fail 23 Sep 2010 66,894 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 54,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 54,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 48,128 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 48,118 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,842 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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W588 VLD 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 50%.

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 W588 VLD, 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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W588 VLD is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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