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W782 VLU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

80,812 mi
Last recorded80,812 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW782 VLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2014 80,812 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,098 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 76,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 75,786 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

play in both rear wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,702 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 68,702 miles

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front discs pitted

various brake pipes have sections of corrosion

various suspension bushes perishing

windscreen marked

Pass 16 Aug 2010 62,380 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 62,366 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2009 58,395 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall.

Fail 9 Sep 2009 58,395 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing on sidewall.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 54,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,701 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 50,918 miles

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Fail 30 Jul 2007 50,918 miles

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 47,131 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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W782 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 W782 VLU, 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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W782 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 25 May 2000.

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