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S139 WVW

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

72,045 mi
Last recorded72,045 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 WVW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2010 72,045 miles

1. corrosion on front brake discs 2.corrosion on rear suspension members and under frame

perishing on wiper rubbers

Fail 6 Oct 2010 72,040 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

perishing on wiper rubbers

1. corrosion on front brake discs 2.corrosion on rear suspension members and under frame

Pass 12 May 2009 69,652 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 May 2009 69,652 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 May 2008 56,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 56,485 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

air bag light on dash.

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

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking side wall

Fail 18 Apr 2008 56,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

Pass 31 Jan 2007 49,750 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 49,744 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

air bag light on

o/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

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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S139 WVW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S139 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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S139 WVW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 December 1998.

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