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S496 VEX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 VEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 88,942 miles

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2015 88,942 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,752 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 81,408 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 81,408 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,398 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 77,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 77,072 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroded

sills corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 74,735 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,195 miles

O/S/R wheel bearing becoming rough(Borderline MOT)

Outer sill corroding.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 67,570 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

Main brake pipes starting to corrode.Borderline MOT pass.

O/S/F brake binding slightly.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 63,792 miles

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

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

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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S496 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S496 VEX, 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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What year was S496 VEX registered?

S496 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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