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T139 VMA

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

30,740 mi
Last recorded30,740 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT139 VMA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 30,740 miles

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

srs (airbag) light does not illuminate with ignition

Fail 12 Jul 2016 30,732 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,552 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,552 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 27,860 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 26,630 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 26,630 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 25,707 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 25,707 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 24,570 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 24,570 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 23,075 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 21,347 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 21,347 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 20,076 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 20,076 miles

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

n/s/f brake bindingslightly

Pass 6 Jun 2007 18,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 18,650 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,581 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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T139 VMA is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 T139 VMA, 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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T139 VMA is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 2 July 1999.

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