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S202 KOD

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,576 mi
Last recorded93,576 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 KOD
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 93,576 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 93,576 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 89,762 miles

boot full unable to check area

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door handle working but broken on corner

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

boot full unable to check area

clutch pedal rubber missing

drivers door handle working but broken on corner

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 85,872 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 16 Oct 2007 80,152 miles

n/s headlamp glass discoloured †n/s rack boot damp †o/s/f n/s/f lower ball joint boots split †o/s rack boot perishing †n/s/f tyre on limit †surface corrosion various steel brake pipes

Fail 16 Oct 2007 80,152 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 59,517 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 75,910 miles

front brake discs ridged †coolant level low †n/s/r tyre pressure low †n/s/f outer c/v boot perishing †surface corrosion various steel brake pipes †n/s steering rack boot damp PAS fluild †front and centre exhaust sections rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2006 75,910 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 70,753 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 70,751 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/r tyre perished

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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S202 KOD 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 S202 KOD, 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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S202 KOD is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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