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S252 VAB

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,452 mi
Last recorded51,452 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS252 VAB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,452 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 51,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 48,944 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 47,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 46,687 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 46,668 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 45,777 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2010 44,939 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 43,868 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 43,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 May 2008 42,554 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 40,821 miles

o/s/r brakes effort getting weak

Pass 30 May 2006 38,524 miles

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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S252 VAB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S252 VAB, 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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S252 VAB is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 December 1998.

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