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W738 OCV

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,107 mi
Last recorded49,107 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW738 OCV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 49,107 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi hose getting corroded

Offside Front interior door handle missing

nearside front tyre getting worn

vehicles suspension rusty

vehicles underbody weak with corrosion in areas

Fail 14 Dec 2015 49,107 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside Front brake pipe to flexi hose getting corroded

Offside Front interior door handle missing

nearside front tyre getting worn

play in both rear wheel bearings (recommend attention)

vehicles suspension rusty

vehicles underbody weak with corrosion in areas

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,000 miles

both front lower arms very rusty

both headlamps getting deteriorated

nearside rear tyre nearing legal limit

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,595 miles

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/S/R Tyre weather cracked

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 38,595 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front lower suspension arms corroded

Fuel tank straps corroded

N/S/R Tyre weather cracked

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 36,974 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,974 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers internal door handle insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 35,411 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 33,064 miles

front crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 21 May 2010 33,575 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2009 31,643 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s beam image becoming poor

Pass 23 May 2008 29,472 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 27,339 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 27,313 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 26 May 2006 24,895 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 24,886 miles

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

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

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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W738 OCV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W738 OCV, 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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W738 OCV is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 April 2000.

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