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W857 SFJ

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,136 mi
Last recorded98,136 miles
Recorded on11 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW857 SFJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2009 98,136 miles

fuel tank straps corroded..c.v.joints feel dry??..corrosion around brake pipes..s;ight play in steering rack..corrosion around front brake discs/wearing thin....

Fail 22 Apr 2009 98,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSF outer cv boot badly perished

OSF metal brake pipe getting rusty

OSR metal brake pipe to hose getting rusty

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust clamp missing from rear joint

front brake discs worn and rusty

fuel tank strap rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in the steering rack OS

Pass 8 Apr 2008 83,879 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 83,874 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

clicking from c.v.jiont..n/s/r(r) brake pipe corroding..n/s/f tyre worn low..rear exhaust clamp/bracket corroded..

Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,523 miles

ADVICE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED/NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT/HIGHLINE STOPLIGHT NOT WORKING.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 65,778 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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W857 SFJ is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W857 SFJ, 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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W857 SFJ is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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