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W879 VLU

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,025 mi
Last recorded60,025 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2007
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 VLU
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2007 60,025 miles

has small crack in n/s of screen;corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 2 Jul 2007 600,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,606 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 52,606 miles

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

BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear wiper torn

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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W879 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W879 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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What year was W879 VLU registered?

W879 VLU is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 20 June 2000.

Is W879 VLU safe to buy?

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