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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daewoo Matiz. Check any Matiz by registration number below.

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81.5%

Avg Pass Rate

-1.7%

vs Daewoo Avg

13

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Daewoo Matiz — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daewoo Matiz has an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, which is 1.7 percentage points below the Daewoo brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Matiz is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Matiz for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Typical mileage for the Matiz is around 106,862 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Matiz, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Daewoo Matiz, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daewoo Matiz performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 188 vehicles

89.4%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 3yr

69k mi

Mileage at 5yr

107k mi

Mileage at 10yr

122k mi

2007

Based on 117 vehicles

92.3%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2006

Based on 120 vehicles

92.5%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

105k mi

Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

2005

Based on 154 vehicles

44.8%Poor
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.4%

Retest Rate

37.0%

2004

Based on 1,027 vehicles

53.7%Below Average
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

7.0%

Retest Rate

29.5%

2003

Based on 4,067 vehicles

89.3%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

37.2%

Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

Mileage at 10yr

70k mi

2002

Based on 6,966 vehicles

88.9%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

32.8%

Mileage at 10yr

72k mi

2001

Based on 5,435 vehicles

88.6%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

31.2%

Mileage at 10yr

78k mi

2000

Based on 12,250 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

37.9%

Mileage at 10yr

82k mi

1999

Based on 14,629 vehicles

87.4%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

24.1%

Mileage at 10yr

84k mi

1998

Based on 7,095 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

88k mi

1997

Based on 588 vehicles

91.2%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%

0

Based on 1,693 vehicles

65.7%Average
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

55k mi

Top MOT Failures — Daewoo Matiz

The most common reasons a Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

9.4%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

7.4%
3

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

6.0%
4

Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction

5.4%
5

Headlamp reflector or lens seriously defective or missing

5.2%

Typical Mileage — Daewoo Matiz

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Matiz.

At 3 Years

69,225

miles

At 5 Years

106,862

miles

At 10 Years

121,799

miles

Daewoo Matiz — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daewoo Matiz MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Matiz?
The average MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Matiz is 81.5% compared to the Daewoo average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Daewoo Matiz?
The most common MOT failures on the Daewoo Matiz are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (9.4%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (7.4%), The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (6.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Daewoo Matiz reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.5%, the Daewoo Matiz is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Daewoo Matiz?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Daewoo Matiz?
Typical mileage for the Daewoo Matiz: 69,225 miles at 3 years, 106,862 miles at 5 years, 121,799 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Matiz to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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