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LEZ 3942

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

79,093 mi
Last recorded79,093 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLEZ 3942
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,093 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension and components have age related corrosion

rear suspension and components have age related corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2020 79,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear underbody corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 79,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear underbody corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2018 76,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside engine mounting worn

Offside C V joint badly worn

Pass 1 Dec 2017 76,735 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 75,061 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres at 2mm also starting to crack/deteriorate on side walls.

centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure

corrosion starting both sills but not yet to excess

n/s gear box mount starting to corrode and bush starting to deteriorate

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre 2mm

rear axle tie rod distorted/bent but not yet to any fail criteria

rear wiper split

wires to park brake switch a little worn will need attention soon. Still working at this time

would advise replacing all tyres soon for safety

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,077 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,077 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,895 miles

Oil leak

offside front brake disc corroding

Fail 17 Sep 2014 70,895 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake disc corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2013 69,221 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 67,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,830 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 61,148 miles

1 exhaust bkt [centre]corroded

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 61,148 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1 exhaust bkt [centre]corroded

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,863 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

exhaust centre bkt partly corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 50,103 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,103 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Unable to check offside front wheel bearing due to excessive brake bind.

Pass 28 Jun 2007 44,341 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2007 44,339 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2006 40,373 miles

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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LEZ 3942 is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 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 LEZ 3942, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LEZ 3942 is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 June 1999.

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