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S408 BBV

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,051 mi
Last recorded101,051 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS408 BBV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 101,051 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 17 Feb 2010 101,051 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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Feb 2009 98,372 miles

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

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

fr no plate cracked

n/s/f door morror loose

n/s/f steel rim fitted

n/s/r child seat fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2009 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

fr no plate cracked

n/s/f steel rim fitted

n/s/r child seat fitted

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 19 Nov 2007 89,866 miles

o/s/rear footbrake slightly 'lazy'

Fail 14 Nov 2007 89,768 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o/s/rear footbrake slightly 'lazy'

Pass 14 Nov 2006 81,351 miles

brakes due for adjustment

slight damage to o/s indicator lense

Fail 11 Nov 2006 82,000 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brakes due for adjustment

slight damage to o/s front indicater lense

Pass 4 Nov 2005 73,835 miles

battery loose

rear wiper blade split

reverse light in/op

Fail 4 Nov 2005 73,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

battery loose

rear wiper blade split

reverse light in/op

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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S408 BBV is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S408 BBV, 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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S408 BBV is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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