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S376 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,332 mi
Last recorded72,332 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS376 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 72,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

bonnet rod missing

both front brake pipes corroding

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion in brake pipes at o/s/f bulkhead

corrosion in n/s/f brake disc

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

slight blow on exhaust centre box

slight judder on front brakes

unable to check welding repairs properly due to underseal

wipers split + smearing slightly

Fail 4 May 2013 72,237 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

both front brake pipes corroding

clutch pedal rubber missing

bonnet rod missing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion in brake pipes at o/s/f bulkhead

corrosion in n/s/f brake disc

n/s wiper split

nail in n/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on stepped inner edge

sealable temp fuel cap fitted

slight blow on exhaust centre box

slight judder on n/s/f brake

Pass 31 May 2012 68,078 miles

back box exuast leak

n/s/r wheel bearing play

Fail 28 May 2012 68,076 miles

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

Nearside 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 Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

back box exuast leak

n/s/r wheel bearing play

Pass 23 May 2011 63,796 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 63,796 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Apr 2011 63,795 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 59,452 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 59,349 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,317 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,759 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 44,759 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 40,985 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 40,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 37,324 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 37,324 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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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S376 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S376 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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S376 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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