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W601 DWU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,459 mi
Last recorded72,459 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 DWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 72,459 miles

battery is insecure.

both front indicator lenses are cracked.

centre exhaust mounting is split.

o/s/f wheel rim is damaged.

play in both rear wheel bearings.

rear wiper blade split.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

play in both rear wheel bearings.

rear wiper blade split.

battery is insecure.

both front indicator lenses are cracked.

centre exhaust mounting is split.

o/s/f wheel rim is damaged.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,818 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 66,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,600 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 63,578 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 60,256 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Fail 24 Oct 2008 60,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 29 Oct 2007 57,470 miles

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

front brake balance slightly uneven-pulls to offside

Fail 24 Oct 2007 57,467 miles

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

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 55,609 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 55,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 5 May 2006 47,319 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 47,251 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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W601 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver 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 W601 DWU, 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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W601 DWU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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