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W764 VLX

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

159,414 mi
Last recorded159,414 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW764 VLX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2015 159,414 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens 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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 146,088 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 146,088 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 140,065 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 140,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 133,933 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 126,850 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2011 126,850 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 122,270 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 122,270 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper split

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,685 miles

n/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT and unevenly worn

o/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 17 Jul 2009 111,685 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT and unevenly worn

o/s/r tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 23 Jul 2008 100,549 miles

advise both rear outer brake pipes rusty.

Fail 15 Jul 2008 100,543 miles

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

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

advise both rear outer brake pipes rusty.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,988 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 89,988 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 80,788 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 69,493 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 69,493 miles

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

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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W764 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 W764 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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W764 VLX is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 August 2000.

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