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S491 UNC

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Bronze Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,186 mi
Last recorded63,186 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 UNC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 63,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jul 2010 57,473 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,772 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 53,772 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,611 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 50,601 miles

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Aug 2008 50,598 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 46,022 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,919 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 42,919 miles

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

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

N/S rear tyre has cracks in sidewall.

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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S491 UNC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Bronze with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S491 UNC, 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 S491 UNC registered?

S491 UNC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 January 1999.

Is S491 UNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 UNC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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