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S154 TDB

1999 Daewoo Matiz

Red Petrol 796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,141 mi
Last recorded101,141 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Matiz53,325 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS154 TDB
MakeDaewoo
ModelMatiz
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 101,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all rear metal brake pipes are coated in thick grease difficult to asertain true condition

front head lamp lenses are frosting

front off side back plate is corroding

mil light is constantly iluminated on dash

Fail 21 Jun 2012 101,134 miles

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 Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all rear metal brake pipes are coated in thick grease difficult to asertain true condition

front head lamp lenses are frosting

front off side back plate is corroding

mil light is constantly iluminated on dash

Pass 16 Jun 2011 89,524 miles

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

o/s rear and n/s front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 82,942 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,571 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 77,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 71,496 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 71,496 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 65,367 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2007 65,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,973 miles

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

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

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

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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S154 TDB is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz in Red with a 796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S154 TDB, 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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S154 TDB is a 1999 Daewoo Matiz, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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