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S148 TDB

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

69,603 mi
Last recorded69,603 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 TDB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 69,603 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,567 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,748 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 67,748 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 61,708 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 56,215 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 56,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,481 miles

wipers smearing screen †exhaust blow at front joint †rear outer brake pipes corroded †slight bind n/s/r brake

Fail 22 Nov 2005 49,477 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

long handbrake travel

wipers smearing screen †slight exhaust blow at front joint †n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged & cracking †free play in o/s/r wheel bearing †rear outer brake pipes corroded

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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S148 TDB is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Gold with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 S148 TDB, 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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What year was S148 TDB registered?

S148 TDB is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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