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S515 VEX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Blue Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,966 mi
Last recorded92,966 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 VEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 92,966 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

Fail 17 Sep 2013 92,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal travel

clutch pedal rubber missing

interior mirror missing

nearside front body damaged

offside front window inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2012 91,876 miles

brake pedal rubber worn almost to excess and clutch pedal rubber missing?

brake pipes covered,inspection difficult?

front brake disc's very corroded almost to excess,vehicle appears to have been standing and offside front binding almost to excess?

nearside front wing damage apparent and fouls door but not to excess?

Pass 4 Oct 2011 91,403 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip poor worn almost to excess?

clutch pedal anti-slip missing?

front brake disc's poor corroded almost to excess?

headlamps both covers poor,pattern cloudy almost to excess?

nearside front wing/door accident damage apparent door fouls wing almost to excess?

offside rear brake binding almost to excess?

Fail 29 Sep 2011 91,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip poor worn almost to excess?

clutch pedal anti-slip missing?

front brake disc's poor corroded almost to excess?

headlamps both covers poor,pattern cloudy almost to excess?

nearside front wing/door accident damage apparent door fouls wing almost to excess?

offside rear brake binding almost to excess?

Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,590 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 87,227 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 82,543 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 76,736 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 70,035 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 70,035 miles

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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
Full Daewoo Matiz reliability report

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S515 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Blue with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S515 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 S515 VEX registered?

S515 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 19 November 1998.

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