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W697 VDG

2000 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,427 mi
Last recorded117,427 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Matiz51,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW697 VDG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2011 117,427 miles

brake pipes rusty

head light pattern poor

nsr wheel arch rusty

oil leak

suspension weak worn and rubbers perished

washer aim nsf poor

wipers poor

Fail 19 Jul 2011 117,427 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

brake pipes rusty

nsr wheel arch rusty

oil leak

suspension weak worn and rubbers perished

washer aim nsf poor

wipers poor

Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,563 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 102,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 94,991 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

engine sump corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Feb 2008 80,904 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 80,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both top suspension mounts creaking

sump corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2007 69,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 60,823 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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W697 VDG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W697 VDG, 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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W697 VDG is a 2000 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W697 VDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W697 VDG shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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