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S729 TKL

1998 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,057 mi
Last recorded60,057 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Daewoo Matiz56,627 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 TKL
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2015 60,057 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 60,057 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,958 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,930 miles

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

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

air bag light on

rear exhaust rubber adrift

Pass 6 Dec 2011 55,410 miles

wiper blades

Fail 30 Nov 2011 55,332 miles

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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wiper blades

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,040 miles

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

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

PROMPT headlamp aim patterns

high level stop light not working

Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,509 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 44,342 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 44,342 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 40,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,289 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 35,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,924 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 32,503 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE PERRISHED

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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S729 TKL is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S729 TKL, 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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What year was S729 TKL registered?

S729 TKL is a 1998 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 December 1998.

Is S729 TKL safe to buy?

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