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S307 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,584 mi
Last recorded106,584 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS307 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2012 106,584 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

both front headlamp beam images slightly deteriorated

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight splitting to offside front wiper blade

some inbalance in rear brakes, close to limit

some play in both rear wheel bearings

somee corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 93,824 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread both rear tyres on 2mm tread and cracking

Fail 28 Jul 2011 93,583 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre on 3mm tread both rear tyres on 2mm tread and cracking

Pass 28 Jul 2010 82,886 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 61,755 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 61,755 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2008 40,531 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper arm worn ! centre brake light cover insercure !

Pass 8 Feb 2008 40,531 miles

n/s wiper arm worn ! centre brake light cover insercure !

Pass 31 Jan 2007 35,768 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 35,768 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 32,815 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r brake performance on limit

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2006 32,815 miles

n/s/r brake performance on limit

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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S307 KBY 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 50%.

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 S307 KBY, 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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S307 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 September 1998.

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