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W302 XJA

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Gold Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,946 mi
Last recorded43,946 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW302 XJA
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 43,946 miles

both headlamps - outer lens deteriorated - light output slightly reduced

both rear tyres - sidewalls deteriorated / splitting

Pass 28 Feb 2011 38,426 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres - outer sidewalls cracking

front to rear brake pipe corroded at nearside rear of car

had to get engine very hot for it to pass cat test - now cat unit appears to have developed a rattle - may require a new cat unit before long

headlamp images poor - only just sufficient to check aims

nearside rear footbrake effort low compared to offside

Fail 26 Feb 2011 38,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear tyres - outer sidewalls cracking

front to rear brake pipe corroded at nearside rear of car

headlamp images poor - only just sufficient to check aims

nearside rear footbrake effort low compared to offside

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,253 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 34,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking /scuffed on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2009 30,054 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,308 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2007 29,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

tyres underinflated; rear tyres deteriorating.

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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W302 XJA is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Gold with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W302 XJA, 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 W302 XJA registered?

W302 XJA is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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