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S362 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,829 mi
Last recorded104,829 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS362 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2012 104,829 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 90,227 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 89,927 miles

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 78,779 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 78,779 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 72,062 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 71,937 miles

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

VERY SLIGHT NOISE OSR WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,994 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 53,840 miles

c.v. gaiters perrishing

exhaust down pipe flex deteriorating

exhaust generally corroding

front tyres edges worn close to limits

p.a.s. reservoir 'sweating'

rear wiper blade split

some brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2005 45,755 miles

both front outer cv boots starting to perish

screen chipped

surface corrosion nearside front to rear brake pipe previously greased

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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S362 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S362 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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S362 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 September 1998.

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