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S536 VEX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,081 mi
Last recorded39,081 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 VEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 39,081 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust ruber split

Fail 26 Jun 2015 38,932 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust ruber split

Pass 26 Jul 2014 32,100 miles

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

interior mirror insecure(fell off during test)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 32,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

interior mirror insecure(fell off during test)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 30,489 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 30,489 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 29,643 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 29,643 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,172 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,619 miles

Both front and both rear steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both outer sills damaged

Both rear trailing arm to body mounting bushes splitting from centre pins

Catalyst apears to be internaly damaged/broken up

Exhaust system rusted

Front number plate damaged

Rear windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,915 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicating system fault

Body damage to both outer sills

Body damage to rear bumper

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both rear suspension trailing arms rusted

Exhaust back box very rusty

Front number plate damaged

Screw in nearside rear tyre tread sholder

Pass 20 Sep 2007 16,257 miles

Both rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Both rear tyres perished and aged

Exhaust middle and rear sections very rusty

Front number plate damaged

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear brakes noisy in opperation

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Both front tyres worn to legal limits on tread sholders

Pass 27 Sep 2006 14,927 miles

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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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S536 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S536 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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S536 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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The MOT history for S536 VEX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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