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T138 BHJ

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Orange Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,898 mi
Last recorded62,898 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT138 BHJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 62,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 62,867 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

E.M.L.light on

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 61,956 miles

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

air bag,engine mangement barake warnig lamp illuminated

front exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2012 61,948 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

air bag,engine mangement barake warnig lamp illuminated

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2011 60,117 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on dash

body damaged on rear back panel

brake warning light on dash

d v l a marker

engine management light on dash

Fail 30 Aug 2011 60,104 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

air bag light on dash

body damaged on rear back panel

brake warning light on dash

d v l a marker

engine management light on dash

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,294 miles

Airbag light stays on

Centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 56,291 miles

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

Airbag light stays on

Centre/rear exhaust clamp missing

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,944 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 52,943 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,814 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 45,814 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 40,544 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 40,544 miles

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

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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T138 BHJ is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Orange with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 T138 BHJ, 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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T138 BHJ is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 23 July 1999.

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