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S154 SVM

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,847 mi
Last recorded113,847 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 SVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 113,847 miles

Fuel tank straps are corroded

Inner and outer sills are corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2012 109,304 miles

cv boots cracking

sills corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,720 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 105,936 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 105,934 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 102,191 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 102,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 98,916 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 98,916 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 98,916 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 94,669 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 94,669 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 86,903 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 86,889 miles

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

corrosion starting mto the fuel tank straps

corrosion starting to the rear exhaust box and mountings

fuel filter corroded and in poor condition

nearside steering rack gaiter slightly twisted

offside front brake backing plate corroded

oil sump 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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S154 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S154 SVM, 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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S154 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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