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W721 VLX

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,021 mi
Last recorded82,021 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW721 VLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 82,021 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 81,214 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,779 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 73,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,069 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight oil leak on sump plug

Fail 14 Sep 2011 62,069 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak on sump plug

Pass 27 Aug 2010 54,077 miles

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

both sills rusting at rear

Pass 27 Aug 2009 46,251 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 46,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

possible o/s front wheel bearing also worn to excess

Pass 12 Aug 2008 37,998 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 37,992 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 30,870 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 30,870 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 24,721 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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W721 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W721 VLX, 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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W721 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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