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S353 GCG

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,415 mi
Last recorded37,415 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 GCG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 37,415 miles

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

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion under car

wear discs

Fail 12 Nov 2014 37,415 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

surface corrosion under car

wear discs

Fail 24 Oct 2014 37,396 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

slight corrosion on underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 35,097 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank straps rusty

rear exhaust rusty

slight imbalance on front brakes

wipers have slight smearing

Fail 22 Jul 2013 34,972 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust rusty

rear suspension panhard rod rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2012 32,776 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 31,452 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 31,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 30,666 miles

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

both rear tyre walls starting to perish & crack 155/65/13

Pass 11 Aug 2009 28,410 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 28,410 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 26,797 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 24,248 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,662 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 18,703 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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S353 GCG is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 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 S353 GCG, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S353 GCG is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for S353 GCG shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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