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S412 KNW

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

41,967 mi
Last recorded41,967 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS412 KNW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 41,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag light on dash

crack in front number plate

offside front bottom ball joint dust cover split due to leaking ov grease

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,221 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 38,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise front discs rusty

advise front reg plate cracked

advise handbrake travell

Fail 25 May 2010 38,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 38,116 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 38,116 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 35,923 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 108,503 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2007 33,875 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 33,875 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2006 31,588 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 31,588 miles

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

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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S412 KNW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 S412 KNW, 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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S412 KNW is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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