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S724 LKV

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,501 mi
Last recorded82,501 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS724 LKV
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 82,501 miles

corrosion present on fuel tank straps

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front steering rack boot twisted

slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 82,501 miles

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

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

corrosion present on fuel tank straps

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

offside front steering rack boot twisted

slight movement in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Jun 2011 79,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Fail 31 May 2011 79,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

offside rear tyre has cut on inner sidewall

Pass 17 May 2010 74,925 miles

both head lights dim

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 May 2009 69,229 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 69,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 63,295 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 57,595 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 57,567 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 54,079 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 54,079 miles

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

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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S724 LKV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S724 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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S724 LKV is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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