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T159 GUG

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Yellow Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,751 mi
Last recorded53,751 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT159 GUG
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 53,751 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,678 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 40,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 37,791 miles

front brake pipes corroding

front number plate damaged

outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2011 154,291 miles

exhaust corroding

metal brake pipes corroding

outer sills corroding

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,717 miles

exhaust system corroding

front brake discs worn & corroding

front brake pads worn low

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

offside & nearside outer sills corroding

rear tyres perishing

Fail 6 Apr 2010 34,714 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust systeem corroding

front brake discs worn and corroding

front brake pads worn low

metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front tyre perishing

offside and nearside outer sills corroding

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,315 miles

middle exhaust silencer corroding

all four tyres perishing

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,173 miles

BRAKE PIPES CORRODING

BRAKE WARNING LAMP ON

CHIPS & SCRATCHES TO SCREEN

Pass 9 Apr 2008 31,207 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 28,320 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,454 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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T159 GUG is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Yellow with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T159 GUG, 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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What year was T159 GUG registered?

T159 GUG is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 5 March 1999.

Is T159 GUG safe to buy?

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