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S557 CGK

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,709 mi
Last recorded86,709 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS557 CGK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,709 miles

anti-roll bar bushes in suspension arms worn

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

anti-roll bar bushes in suspension arms worn

exhaust system corroded

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 79,434 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,310 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)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both front brake pipes corroding, recommend attention

Both front headlamp lenses discoloured and beam patterns poor

Both rear coil springs corroding

Exhaust & Mounts corroding

Front anti roll bar corroding

Front anti roll bar end bushes perishing and worn

Fuel filter corroding

High level brake light not working

Nsr Tyre perishing

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil Leaks

Osf track rod end and lower suspension ball joint gaitors perishing

Osr brake pipe corroding slightly

Power steering feed pipe, steering rack and pump damp, recommend attention

Slight play in OSR Wheel bearing

Stone chip in windscreen zone B

Travel handbrake

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,185 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

airbag lamp on

centre and rear exhaust mountings rusty and weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 70,369 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 65,172 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2010 65,172 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2009 56,897 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 56,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front anti roll bar corroded.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 56,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front metal brake pipes starting to corrode near flexi hose joints

both headlamps emit a slightly reduced output

centre brake lamp not working

exhaust in poor condition

n/s sill damage

o/s door damage

o/s/f brake disc pitting slightly on inner surface

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

vague pattern n/s headlamp beam image

Pass 29 May 2008 54,512 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 54,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,244 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 36,141 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 36,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine coolant leak reqs attn

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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S557 CGK is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S557 CGK, 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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S557 CGK is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 October 1998.

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