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W654 RFX

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,484 mi
Last recorded140,484 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW654 RFX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2013 140,484 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 Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

bonnet straped down

Pass 7 Feb 2012 134,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 134,264 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)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 122,488 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 122,488 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,465 miles

plastic shields on underbody restrict examination* front no.plate cracked* various indicators losing orange effect- just ok* headlpamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits*

Fail 18 Feb 2010 109,465 miles

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

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

plastic shields on underbody restrict examination* front no.plate cracked* various indicators losing orange effect- just ok* headlpamp patterns a little indistinct and on aim limits*

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,537 miles

REAR VIEW MIRROR NOT FITTED* SOME INDICATORS LOSING ORANGE EFFECT* REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTED*

Fail 18 Feb 2009 96,537 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

REAR VIEW MIRROR NOT FITTED* SOME INDICATORS LOSING ORANGE EFFECT* REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTED*

Pass 19 Feb 2008 81,150 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* UNABLE TO EXAMINE ENTIRETY OF BRAKE PIPES - REMAINING METAL PIPES CORRODED* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY ,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* REARTYRES WORN AND PERISHED*SLIGHT PLAY AND WEAR IN OSR WHEELBEARING*

Fail 19 Feb 2008 81,150 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED* UNABLE TO EXAMINE ENTIRETY OF BRAKE PIPES - REMAINING METAL PIPES CORRODED* PLASTIC SHIELDS ON UNDERBODY ,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION* REARTYRES WORN AND PERISHED*SLIGHT PLAY AND WEAR IN OSR WHEELBEARING*

Pass 16 Feb 2007 68,495 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 68,495 miles

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

headlamp aims just within set limits, exhaust manifold heat shield loose, exhaust very rusty in places, front outer cv boots perished.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 52,168 miles

BRAKE PIPE TO NSR HOSE RUSTED* UNABLE YO EXAMINE ALL BRAKE PIPES* OSR TYRE WORN* SMALL 'CUT' NSF TYRE WALL* AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT ON* FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN*

nsf headlamp on ns AIM LIMIT* OSF HEADLAMP ON OS AIM LIMIT* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED IN PLACES*

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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W654 RFX 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 W654 RFX, 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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W654 RFX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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