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S126 HVV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,449 mi
Last recorded76,449 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 HVV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,449 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer rear sills surface rust

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,032 miles

nearside and offside inner and outer sills surface rust

oil leak

rear under neath of viechle surface rust

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,734 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 64,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 60,829 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,444 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,129 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 48,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 45,162 miles

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

o/s/r indicator lamp,has been repaired with lens repair tape

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,632 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 38,047 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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S126 HVV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S126 HVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S126 HVV registered?

S126 HVV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S126 HVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 HVV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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