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S591 SKK

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,022 mi
Last recorded88,022 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS591 SKK
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,022 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2011 88,022 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,690 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 79,688 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 70,437 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Rear wiper blade is split. Engine oil level was very low. Offside front brake disc is corroded. Sump is corroded. Both No. plates are cracked but still clear and secure.

Fail 23 Jul 2009 70,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy.

Rear wiper blade is split. Engine oil level was very low. Offside front brake disc is corroded. Sump is corroded. Both No. plates are cracked but still clear and secure.

Pass 25 Jul 2008 64,147 miles

wiper arms slight play radiator leaking o/s/r tyre perishing n/s/f tyre near limit both cv gaitors perishing front pads getting low

Fail 24 Jul 2008 64,147 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

wiper arms slight play radiator leaking o/s/r tyre perishing n/s/f tyre near limit both cv gaitors perishing front pads getting low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,402 miles

middle exhaust box repired

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2006 51,274 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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S591 SKK is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S591 SKK, 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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S591 SKK is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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