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S497 CTC

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,606 mi
Last recorded50,606 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS497 CTC
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 50,347 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,345 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 48,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 48,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 46,473 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,871 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,218 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 41,442 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 39,591 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,940 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 28,355 miles

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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S497 CTC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S497 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 S497 CTC registered?

S497 CTC is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S497 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S497 CTC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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