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S537 GHW

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Green Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,303 mi
Last recorded82,303 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 GHW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 82,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

nearsaide rear roadwheel alloy remainder steel

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Fail 3 Dec 2012 82,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

air bag light on

nearsaide rear roadwheel alloy remainder steel

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear wiper blade worn to excess

Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,155 miles

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

Headlamps faded - poor pattern

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

NS front brake binding slightly

Very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 75,948 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Headlamps faded - poor pattern

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

NS front brake binding slightly

Very slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 67,922 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

OS front brake performance fluctuates slightly

OS inner CV boot split

Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,804 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Coil lead arcing

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

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

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

OS inner CV boot split

Slight fluctuation in brake performance OS front

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,790 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 61,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

drivers side inner constant velocity gater leaking

Pass 3 Jul 2008 59,269 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 59,269 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 53,963 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 53,963 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 48,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2005 42,316 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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S537 GHW is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Green with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 S537 GHW, 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 S537 GHW registered?

S537 GHW is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 24 February 1999.

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