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S493 CTC

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

55,240 mi
Last recorded55,240 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 CTC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2012 55,240 miles

bonnet stay missing

coolent bottle empty

drive belts cracking

front brake pads low

front cv gators perishing

front roll bar bushes splitting and deteriorating

oily residue on gearbox

slight blow cat front joint

slight play in both front brake calipers

steering rack damp with no leaks visible

Fail 23 Jan 2012 55,239 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stay missing

coolent bottle empty

drive belts cracking

front brake pads low

front cv gators perishing

front roll bar bushes splitting and deteriorating

oily residue on gearbox

slight blow cat front joint

slight play in both front brake calipers

steering rack damp with no leaks visible

Pass 27 Jan 2011 49,049 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 49,048 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,129 miles

Oil leak

slight buckle in r/o/s brake drum

Pass 15 Jan 2009 41,441 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 41,437 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,974 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 38,974 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 36,179 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 36,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 33,023 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2006 33,018 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

oil leak

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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S493 CTC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S493 CTC, 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 S493 CTC registered?

S493 CTC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 7 February 1999.

Is S493 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 CTC shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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