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S103 XHE

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 XHE
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,443 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 714,232 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,626 miles

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear o/s and n/s rear brake back plates slight corroded

Rear o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2017 70,626 miles

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

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear o/s and n/s rear brake back plates slight corroded

Rear o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2016 69,676 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 69,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,027 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,124 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 66,647 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 66,643 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 65,358 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 65,347 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,033 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 62,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 61,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,058 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 56,526 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,891 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 53,891 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 50,776 miles

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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S103 XHE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 56,627 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 S103 XHE, 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 28 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S103 XHE is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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