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W726 RWS

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,088 mi
Last recorded73,088 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW726 RWS
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 73,088 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anit slip missing

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

rear number plate cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2014 73,082 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

offside wing mirror slightly damaged

rear number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop light not working

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,429 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 57,419 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,037 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 43,854 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 43,651 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 43,651 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 43,231 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 43,231 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 42,675 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 42,675 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,030 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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W726 RWS is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W726 RWS, 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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W726 RWS is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 August 2000.

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