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W681 MHE

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

38,019 mi
Last recorded38,019 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW681 MHE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 38,019 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 37,569 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 37,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 36,560 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 35,657 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 35,656 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 34,713 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 33,684 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 32,437 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,629 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 30,288 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak slight

Pass 29 Mar 2017 28,877 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 27,675 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 26,508 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 26,484 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2014 25,385 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 24,355 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 23,532 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 22,594 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 21,555 miles

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

air bag light on

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 20,219 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 20,214 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 19,164 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 19,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,990 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,829 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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W681 MHE is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W681 MHE, 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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W681 MHE is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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