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S343 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,795 mi
Last recorded48,795 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 48,795 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 48,794 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear exhaust bracket (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,719 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills have corrosion

Fail 10 Jun 2016 46,718 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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both fronts (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills have corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2015 44,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 44,292 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 41,406 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 41,405 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

secound bonnet catch inop

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 38,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 37,483 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 37,483 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 35,033 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 35,031 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 32,955 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 32,446 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 27,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 27,023 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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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S343 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S343 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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S343 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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