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W978 WBK

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

75,776 mi
Last recorded75,776 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW978 WBK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2013 75,776 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 75,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,764 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 71,764 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 69,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,165 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 68,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 65,247 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,247 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 53,328 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 48,090 miles

1. Front brake pads are getting low †2. Steel brake pipes are corroded †3. Flexi hoses are perrished †

Fail 26 May 2006 48,090 miles

1. Front brake pads are getting low †2. Steel brake pipes are corroded †3. Flexi hoses are perrished †

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W978 WBK is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W978 WBK, 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 W978 WBK registered?

W978 WBK is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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