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S224 SVM

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

57,270 mi
Last recorded57,270 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS224 SVM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,270 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 57,186 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

air bag warning light staying on

Pass 20 Oct 2009 50,310 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 50,223 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,913 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust middle mount bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall and cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear under sill corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2008 43,911 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust middle mount bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre cuts in sidewall and cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear under sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,851 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

exhaust corroded

front and rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

rear lower slam panel bent

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 35,909 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 35,909 miles

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

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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S224 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S224 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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S224 SVM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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