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S355 KJT

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,893 mi
Last recorded89,893 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS355 KJT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 89,893 miles

Air bag light on

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Very slight bind nearside front brake

Fail 8 Sep 2011 89,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Air bag light on

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Very slight bind nearside front brake

Pass 20 Sep 2010 80,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side front side light dim light but still working

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,458 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 59,128 miles

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Fail 8 Sep 2008 59,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear tyre badly perished

Pass 5 Oct 2007 54,126 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlight lenses starting to discolour †all tyres perishing

Fail 5 Oct 2007 54,125 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlight lenses starting to discolour †all tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 47,149 miles

exhaust rusty and heat shield loose

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Oct 2005 40,109 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 40,109 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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S355 KJT is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S355 KJT, 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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S355 KJT is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 October 1998.

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