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S465 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,208 mi
Last recorded52,208 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS465 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2014 52,208 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 deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 50,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 50,357 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 44,433 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 39,590 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 39,589 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,317 miles

brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 2 Sep 2009 36,314 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

brake pipes under bonnet slightly corroded

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,255 miles

front discs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2008 33,252 miles

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

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

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

front discs slightly corroded

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2007 29,486 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,612 miles

n/s/r + o/s/r metal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r metal brake pipe over chassis corroding

o/s/f + n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 11 Sep 2006 28,607 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r + o/s/r meatal brake pipes corroding

n/s/r over chassis corroding

o/s/f+ n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

tyres perishing and tyre perssure low

Pass 5 Sep 2005 27,712 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 27,709 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

wipers poor not clearing

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside track rod end gaiter split

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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S465 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 56.3%.

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 S465 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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S465 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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