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S542 VEX

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

21,488 mi
Last recorded21,488 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS542 VEX
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 21,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 20,578 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 19,478 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 19,478 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 18,600 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 17,774 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 16,371 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,927 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,463 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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S542 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S542 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S542 VEX registered?

S542 VEX is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 14 December 1998.

Is S542 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S542 VEX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S542 VEX have outstanding finance?

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