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W973 RSG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

58,842 mi
Last recorded58,842 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 RSG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,842 miles

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,767 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 56,517 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 56,515 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded / o/s an d n/s outer and inner sills / o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,499 miles

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

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

rear brake hose ferrules corroded / o/s an d n/s outer and inner sills / o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 8 Aug 2008 53,505 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 51,680 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 48,539 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 45,638 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 45,615 miles

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

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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W973 RSG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W973 RSG, 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 W973 RSG registered?

W973 RSG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 August 2000.

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