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S511 TKM

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,209 mi
Last recorded95,209 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS511 TKM
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2015 95,209 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 95,209 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 90,301 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 90,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 79,431 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2013 79,431 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,948 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,699 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 66,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 63,269 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP CLEAR COVERS ARE DETIORATED, SLIGHTLY EFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT.

CRACK ON DRIVERS CORNER OF FRONT WINDSCREEN,NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA AT TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

SECTIONS OF FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY.

SURFACE RUST ON REAR SECTION OF NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR SILL,NOT HOLED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 26 Jul 2010 63,269 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMP CLEAR COVERS ARE DETIORATED, SLIGHTLY EFFECTING LIGHT OUTPUT.

CRACK ON DRIVERS CORNER OF FRONT WINDSCREEN,NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA AT TIME OF TEST.

SECTIONS OF FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE RUSTY.

SURFACE RUST ON REAR SECTION OF NEARSIDE OUTER DOOR SILL,NOT HOLED AT TIME OF TEST.

Fail 10 Mar 2009 58,818 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,818 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,551 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 53,726 miles

offside headlight reflector starting to get dull.

offside rear wheel bearing just starting to run rough.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 53,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside headlight reflector starting to get dull.

offside rear wheel bearing just starting to run rough.

Fail 12 Feb 2007 48,498 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,352 miles

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

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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S511 TKM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S511 TKM, 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 S511 TKM registered?

S511 TKM is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 December 1998.

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