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S379 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,205 mi
Last recorded71,205 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS379 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2014 71,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

exhaust corroded

front control arm bushes perished both sides

intera mirror missing outer 2 present

offside beam pattern faint

Pass 18 Oct 2013 66,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2013 66,215 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,831 miles

nearside rear outer sill is heavily corroded but is not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Fail 2 Oct 2012 62,803 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)

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

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

nearside rear outer sill is heavily corroded but is not within 30cm of any prescribed area

oil filler cap missing, found trapped under vehicle

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,164 miles

exhaust rear box mounting broken due to excessive corrosion, but system is still adequately supported

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 27 Apr 2010 57,887 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

o/s/rear tyre cracking but not down to cords

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,138 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 57,138 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

1,REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES PITTED. 2,CUT TO O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 56,346 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,467 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 46,647 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 46,647 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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S379 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S379 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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S379 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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