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W698 MHE

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,766 mi
Last recorded78,766 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 MHE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 78,766 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 76,284 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 76,284 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 76,028 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 Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 73,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2009 65,108 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 64,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 60,373 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 60,373 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 55,288 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 48,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 45,376 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 45,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

o/s/r/and n/s/r seat belts not tested due to child seats,slight engine oil leak,o/s track rod end rubber split,n/s/r tyre low on tread.

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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W698 MHE is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue 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 W698 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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W698 MHE is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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