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S133 WVW

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

96,493 mi
Last recorded96,493 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 WVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,493 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,493 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 86,486 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,475 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,410 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 79,044 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 78,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

EML on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 76,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

air bag light is on

Pass 14 Mar 2008 76,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

air bag light is on

Pass 13 Nov 2006 75,038 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 75,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 68,272 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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S133 WVW 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 58.3%.

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 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 S133 WVW, 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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S133 WVW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 December 1998.

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