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W603 VDG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,160 mi
Last recorded88,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 VDG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,160 miles

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

o/s/r sill corroded

tank strap corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2013 88,160 miles

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)

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

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

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

o/s/r sill corroded

tank strap corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 87,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,160 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 81,160 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door handle damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2011 73,551 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 73,551 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 66,944 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,923 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,203 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 53,245 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 53,245 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 47,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 39,743 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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W603 VDG 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 57.1%.

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 W603 VDG, 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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W603 VDG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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