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S396 KGC

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

56,963 mi
Last recorded56,963 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 KGC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2012 56,963 miles

advise that the beam imige starting to degrade ok just at time of test

Fail 24 Sep 2012 56,963 miles

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

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

advise that the beam imige starting to degrade ok just at time of test

Pass 14 Sep 2011 51,109 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 47,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,925 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 45,505 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 15 May 2009 45,505 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Dec 2007 39,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 35,040 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 35,040 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,327 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 32,327 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

centre rear brake light not working

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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S396 KGC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 S396 KGC, 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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What year was S396 KGC registered?

S396 KGC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S396 KGC safe to buy?

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