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T153 BFW

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Silver Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,767 mi
Last recorded65,767 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT153 BFW
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2016 65,767 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside front brake grabbing slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2015 63,083 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 63,080 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 60,085 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 60,085 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,284 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 58,284 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust corroded at front joint and clamp missing front discs rusting

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 55,100 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 49,618 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 41,716 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 191,944 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 8,218 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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T153 BFW is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Silver with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 T153 BFW, 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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T153 BFW is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 1 June 1999.

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