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T126 VWT

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,985 mi
Last recorded45,985 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT126 VWT
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 45,985 miles

PAS rack leaking/damp

both headlights faded/output is reduced

clutch pedal rubber is missing

engine oil leaks

Fail 5 May 2015 45,984 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

PAS rack leaking/damp

both headlights faded/output is reduced

clutch pedal rubber is missing

engine oil leaks

Pass 17 May 2014 40,823 miles

centre bracket exhaust broken

front brake discs,back plate corroded

headlight lens faded ,output reduced

rack gaiter damp ,Leaks?

Pass 15 May 2013 38,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

windsecreen has crack

Pass 14 May 2012 33,374 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2012 33,374 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 32,127 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 32,127 miles

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

n/s/r hub bearing noisy

Pass 25 May 2010 31,378 miles
Fail 17 May 2010

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 29,742 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 29,024 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2007 27,556 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 27,556 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 25,235 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 25,235 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 17 May 2005 22,447 miles

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

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

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

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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T126 VWT is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 53,325 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 T126 VWT, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T126 VWT is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 13 May 1999.

Is T126 VWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for T126 VWT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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