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S469 KBY

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

92,719 mi
Last recorded92,719 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front coil spring corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 92,691 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside front coil spring corroded

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front coil spring corroded

Offside rear coil spring corroded

Offside rear wheel bearing slight play

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2015 81,831 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 75,509 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 72,454 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 72,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 70,175 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 70,173 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 64,528 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 64,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 62,627 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 62,627 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 58,398 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,397 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 55,117 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 55,117 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 51,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,083 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 7 Feb 2006 42,083 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S469 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S469 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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S469 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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