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W781 PEU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

47,637 mi
Last recorded47,637 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW781 PEU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 May 2017 47,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 155/65/13 (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear suspension arms corroded

gear box mounting in poor condition

inner sills corroded

o/s front subframe corroded

o/s front suspension arm corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 May 2016 46,428 miles

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

gearbox mount worn

Fail 27 Apr 2016 46,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65/13 (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both outer sills corroded

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

gearbox mount worn

Pass 16 May 2015 44,573 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

gearbox mount worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 44,500 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear inner sills corroded

both rear suspension arms corroded

gearbox mount worn

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 42,714 miles

engine sump leaking

n/s gearbox mount in poor condition

rear arches corroded

Fail 1 May 2014 42,695 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine sump leaking

n/s gearbox mount in poor condition

rear arches corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 41,082 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 41,080 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 39,705 miles

both outer sills corroded

Fail 10 May 2012 39,705 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 37,882 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge 155-65-13

Fail 9 May 2011 37,850 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front n/s tyre worn on outer edge 155-65-13

Pass 10 May 2010 35,601 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 33,133 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 33,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 31,181 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 31,178 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 28,842 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 28,833 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

all tyres perished 155-65-13

brake fluid tested below average

rear n/s wheel bearing noisey

Pass 6 May 2006 26,415 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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W781 PEU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W781 PEU, 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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W781 PEU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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