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S589 KBY

1998 Daewoo Nexia

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

237,072 mi
Last recorded237,072 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Nexia57,185 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 KBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelNexia
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 237,072 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 237,032 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 231,629 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 224,728 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 224,320 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 220,571 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 219,278 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

all brake and fuel pipes corroded/.engine noisy and rattling/poor starting (flat battery or stater motor)

both number plates faided/offside front seat belt frayed/temporary fuel cap fitted/offside rear wheel damaged/n/s/f spring corroded

How Reliable is the Daewoo Nexia?

Based on 79,423 MOT tests across 18,506 vehicles.

63.8%
Pass Rate
3,489
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
18,506
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 14,024
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,796
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,155
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,609
constant velocity joint gaiter split 3,286
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S589 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Daewoo Nexia models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 57,185 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 Nexia fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 14,024 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S589 KBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Nexia typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Daewoo Nexia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S589 KBY registered?

S589 KBY is a 1998 Daewoo Nexia, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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