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S720 LKV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Bronze Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

35,662 mi
Last recorded35,662 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS720 LKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2019 35,662 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s. to ferrule unions /flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch and inner outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength previous repair now corroded through. inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to ferrule union as marked. Advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

playin rear wheel hubs

Pass 2 Dec 2016 30,981 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 30,980 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)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge close to cords exposed advise replacment (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 23,643 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 23,636 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 rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s n/s hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 22,559 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 22,556 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,348 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 22,348 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 22,109 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 21,791 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 21,791 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 21,499 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 21,496 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 21,099 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 21,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 19,203 miles

both rear tyres - sidewalls cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2008 19,203 miles

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

both rear tyres - sidewalls cracking

Fail 15 Aug 2007 16,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,919 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 14,184 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 14,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 11,538 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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S720 LKV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Bronze with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 S720 LKV, 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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S720 LKV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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