MOT Risk Index.co.uk

Daewoo Matiz MOT pass rate and common problems

55.3% of Daewoo Matiz models passed the 2024 MOT (a rough estimate from 920 first tests): 47.6% at the first attempt and 7.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 2 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 28% more often than normal: MOT Risk Index 127.8 (95% CI 119.9–135.7; 100 = normal).

Daewoo Matiz at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate55.3%incl. 7.7% fixed at the test centre2024920
Passed at the first attempt47.6%all first tests2024920
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 119.9–135.7)127.8index100 = normal for its age · rank 691 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)2024920
Biggest excess: Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment54.0per 10040.1 same-age2019–202414595
Dangerous defects18.3per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202414595
Advisory items209.8per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202414595
strip · Daewoo Matiz · MOT Risk Index · 127.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Daewoo Matiz. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 691 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 653 and 714 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Daewoo Matiz index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank691of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age2024920
Best rank within its 95% interval653rankother models held where they are2024920
Worst rank within its 95% interval714rankother models held where they are2024920

Check this car by registration

Before you submit. Enter a UK registration to compare this vehicle with similar cars. We send the registration to the DVSA MOT History API, do not put it in the URL or send it to analytics, and keep any server-side cache for no more than 15 minutes. MOT history is free on GOV.UK; we do not sell it. Statistical information, not vehicle condition advice. Read how we use your data.

Download this page's numbers (CSV) · How to cite

Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index changed from 144.3 to 127.8 in the 24 September 2026 release, after duplicate test records were removed.

What actually fails on a Daewoo Matiz MOT, and how often?

Daewoo Matiz MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 54 per 100 tests, against 40.1 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 14,595).

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 54 vs 40.1 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment54per 10040.12019–20247887
Suspension42.2per 10032.42019–20246165
Brakes34.1per 10024.82019–20244973
Body, chassis, structure24per 10015.42019–20243505
Noise, emissions and leaks19.2per 1009.52019–20242797
Visibility16.5per 10013.12019–20242414

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,595 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Daewoo Matiz's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Daewoo Matiz advisories turn into fails more often than on the median model: lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment advisories became a fail at the next MOT 36.8% of the time.

funnel · Daewoo Matiz · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 36.8 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: 36.8 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment36.8% next failmedian model2019–2024617
Suspension28.8% next failmedian model2019–20242791
Brakes24.3% next failmedian model2019–20242651
Body, chassis, structure22.7% next failmedian model2019–20241134
Noise, emissions and leaks19.0% next failmedian model2019–2024795
Tyres12.4% next failmedian model2019–20242273
Identification of the vehicle3.6% next failmedian model2019–2024689
Non-component advisories0% next failmedian model2019–2024560

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Daewoo Matiz got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Daewoo Matiz MOTs flag suspension most: 59.5 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 14,595).

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Suspension · 59.5 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension59.5per 10026.22019–20248686
Brakes52.8per 10034.72019–20247699
Tyres38.5per 10039.72019–20245623
Body, chassis, structure16.4per 1004.62019–20242390
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment10.4per 1002.82019–20241521
Noise, emissions and leaks9.6per 1005.22019–20241404

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,595 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Daewoo Matiz?

For Daewoo Matiz models aged 15 to 19 whose last MOT was a fail, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 33.4% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 3,887).

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars) · 19.5 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)19.5% next fail2019–2024210
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)19.1% next fail2019–2024210
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)11.4% next fail2019–2024210
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)10.5% next fail2019–2024210
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024210
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)7.6% next fail2019–2024210
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024210
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)5.2% next fail2019–2024210
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 210 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024210
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)24.8% next fail2019–2024246
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)22.8% next fail2019–2024246
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)15.0% next fail2019–2024246
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)14.6% next fail2019–2024246
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)12.2% next fail2019–2024246
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)9.8% next fail2019–2024246
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024246
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)6.5% next fail2019–2024246
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 246 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail38.2% next fail2019–2024523
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail28.1% next fail2019–2024523
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail24.3% next fail2019–2024523
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail19.7% next fail2019–2024523
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail18.6% next fail2019–2024523
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail14.7% next fail2019–2024523
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail12.8% next fail2019–2024523
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail7.1% next fail2019–2024523
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail6.9% next fail2019–2024523
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass17.8% next fail2019–20241548
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass15.8% next fail2019–20241548
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.7% next fail2019–20241548
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass12.5% next fail2019–20241548
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass9.4% next fail2019–20241548
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass8.8% next fail2019–20241548
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20241548
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.2% next fail2019–20241548
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass4.1% next fail2019–20241548
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.6% next fail2019–20241548
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory26.4% next fail2019–20241974
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory24.6% next fail2019–20241974
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory17.0% next fail2019–20241974
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.0% next fail2019–20241974
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory13.0% next fail2019–20241974
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory11.7% next fail2019–20241974
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.6% next fail2019–20241974
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory7.5% next fail2019–20241974
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.4% next fail2019–20241974
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.6% next fail2019–20241974
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory0.4% next fail2019–20241974
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail33.4% next fail2019–20243887
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail26.6% next fail2019–20243887
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail21.4% next fail2019–20243887
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail18.2% next fail2019–20243887
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail16.0% next fail2019–20243887
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail14.5% next fail2019–20243887
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–20243887
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail8% next fail2019–20243887
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail7.3% next fail2019–20243887
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–20243887
Road wheels, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.5% next fail2019–20243887
Speedometer and speed limiter, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail0.1% next fail2019–20243887
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)16.3% next fail2019–2024257
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)15.6% next fail2019–2024257
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)14.4% next fail2019–2024257
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)13.6% next fail2019–2024257
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)10.5% next fail2019–2024257
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024257
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)6.2% next fail2019–2024257
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)5.1% next fail2019–2024257
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass (rough estimate: 257 cars)1.9% next fail2019–2024257
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)19.8% next fail2019–2024389
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)18.3% next fail2019–2024389
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)15.7% next fail2019–2024389
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)14.9% next fail2019–2024389
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)12.3% next fail2019–2024389
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)12.1% next fail2019–2024389
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)9.3% next fail2019–2024389
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)5.4% next fail2019–2024389
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory (rough estimate: 389 cars)3.1% next fail2019–2024389
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail27.6% next fail2019–2024635
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail26.0% next fail2019–2024635
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail22.8% next fail2019–2024635
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail22.5% next fail2019–2024635
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail14.8% next fail2019–2024635
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail13.5% next fail2019–2024635
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail11.2% next fail2019–2024635
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail9.0% next fail2019–2024635
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail8.3% next fail2019–2024635
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–2024635

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Daewoo Matiz get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Daewoo Matiz gets a dangerous defect more often than the UK average: 18.3 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. A dangerous defect means the vehicle should not be driven away until it is fixed. In the same tests, 175.9 major and 29.0 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Daewoo Matiz · Dangerous defects · 18.3 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 18.3 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects18.3per 10011.22019–202414595

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,595 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Daewoo Matiz still pass its MOT in a few years?

At age 19 (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 47.4–71.4%), 60% of Daewoo Matiz models failed their MOT first time, against 43.5% for all cars of that age (2024, n = 60).

line · Daewoo Matiz · Age 19 (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 47.4–71.4%) · 60 vs 43.5 · 2024
Age 19 (rough esti: 60. Age 19 (rough esti: 60. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 47.4–71.4%)60% failed first time43.5202460

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Daewoo Matiz compare with cars of its own age and size?

At every age shown, Daewoo Matiz models fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 15, where they fail more often: 59.8% against 47.9% (2024, n = 1,968).

line · Daewoo Matiz · Age 14 · 55.2 vs 45.9 · 2024
Age 14: 55.2. Age 20: 51.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1455.2% fail45.92024232
Age 1559.8% fail47.920241968
Age 1658.3% fail49.920242198
Age 1756.5% fail50.520242399
Age 1855.8% fail50.820242324
Age 1954.3% fail50.320242088
Age 2051.8% fail49.520241572

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Daewoo Matiz years should I avoid?

Daewoo Matiz build years range from index 93.3 to 99.0 against the model's own age norm of 100 (2019–2024, n = 920).

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 1,152 tests, 95% interval 86.3–101.0) · 93.7 vs 100 = normal · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Build year 2001 (rough estimate: 1,152 tests, 95% interval 86.3–101.0)93.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241152
Build year 2002 (better for its age) (rough estimate: 1,577 tests, 95% interval 87.0–99.5)93.3index vs own age100 = normal2019–20241577
Build year 2003 (rough estimate: 2,194 tests, 95% interval 90.6–101.3)95.9index vs own age100 = normal2019–20242194
Build year 200498.7index vs own age100 = normal2019–20245103
Build year 2005 (rough estimate: 518 tests, 95% interval 87.6–110.3)99index vs own age100 = normal2019–2024518

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Daewoo Matiz MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Daewoo Matiz MOT: about £241 (up to about £458 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 920).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Expected repair bill · 241.1 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill241.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue920
Estimated range lower241.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue920
Estimated range upper458.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue920
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)76.0GBP expected contribution180price catalogue920
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)75.6GBP expected contribution140price catalogue920
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)51.1GBP expected contribution150price catalogue920
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer38.4GBP expected contribution200price catalogue920

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Daewoo Matiz more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 7 fail less often for their age than the Daewoo Matiz and 1 as often or more. The Daewoo Matiz has an MOT Risk Index of 127.8, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 920).

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Daewoo Matiz (this model) · 127.8 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Daewoo Matiz (this model)127.8index100 = normal2024920
Hyundai Bayon121index127.820241506
Fiat Seicento112.3index127.820241322
Suzuki Baleno128.4index127.820246753
Peugeot 106115index127.820245029
Citroen Saxo111.3index127.820243610
SEAT Arosa103index127.820242025
Daihatsu Charade98.1index127.820241241
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Chevrolet Spark122.7index127.8202414723

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Daewoo Matiz normally do?

Daewoo Matiz: Age 19 median (rough estimate) is 50282 miles (2024).

line · Daewoo Matiz · Age 19 median (rough estimate) · 50282 vs baseline · 2024
Age 19 median (rou: 50282. Age 19 median (rou: 50282. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 19 median (rough estimate)50282miles202460

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Daewoo Matiz MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 46.3% of Daewoo Matiz models with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 62.6% of those with 70,000 to 100,000 miles (2024, n = 472). Inside this age group, higher mileage goes with more failures.

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 40.6–52.1%) · 46.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 285 tests, 95% interval 40.6–52.1%)46.3% failed first time2024285
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 386 tests, 95% interval 46.3–56.2%)51.3% failed first time2024386
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 55.4–69.2%)62.6% failed first time2024187

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Daewoo Matiz last?

4.0% of Daewoo Matiz models tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 0.2% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 581).

line · Daewoo Matiz · 100,000 miles · 4.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 4.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 0.0. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles4.0% of tested cars2024581
150,000 miles (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 0.1–0.2%)0.2% of tested cars202423
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 5 tests, 95% interval 0.0–0.1%)0.0% of tested cars20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Daewoo Matiz driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Daewoo Matiz index is 149.8, against 125.7 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 920).

slope · Daewoo Matiz · Age and mileage adjusted index · 149.8 vs 125.7 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 125.7 vs 149.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index149.8index125.72019–2024920

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Daewoo Matiz fail its MOT most?

Daewoo Matiz fails first-time MOTs most in Truro (TR): 70.0% against 55.7% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 170).

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 62.7–76.4%) · 70 vs 52.4 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Truro (TR) (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 62.7–76.4%)70% fail first time52.42024170
Swansea (SA) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 60.1–75.0%)68.0% fail first time52.42024147
Dorchester (DT) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 56.1–74.2%)65.7% fail first time52.42024102
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 26.5–44.4%)34.9% fail first time52.42024106
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 31.7–48.0%)39.5% fail first time52.42024134
London N (N) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 33.3–51.9%)42.3% fail first time52.42024104
Taunton (TA) (rough estimate: 201 tests, 95% interval 57.3–70.5%)64.2% fail first time52.42024201
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 106 tests, 95% interval 53.7–71.8%)63.2% fail first time52.42024106
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bristol (BS)62.6% fail first time52.42024581
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 331 tests, 95% interval 57.2–67.6%)62.5% fail first time52.42024331
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 56.4–67.7%)62.2% fail first time52.42024278
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 373 tests, 95% interval 57.2–67.0%)62.2% fail first time52.42024373
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 54.8–68.2%)61.7% fail first time52.42024196
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 284 tests, 95% interval 55.8–67.1%)61.6% fail first time52.42024284
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 175 tests, 95% interval 53.8–68.0%)61.1% fail first time52.42024175
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 323 tests, 95% interval 55.6–66.2%)61.0% fail first time52.42024323
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 255 tests, 95% interval 54.7–66.6%)60.8% fail first time52.42024255
Blackpool (FY) (rough estimate: 126 tests, 95% interval 51.6–68.4%)60.3% fail first time52.42024126
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 407 tests, 95% interval 55.4–64.8%)60.2% fail first time52.42024407
Oxford (OX) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 50.7–68.0%)59.7% fail first time52.42024119
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 441 tests, 95% interval 53.6–62.8%)58.3% fail first time52.42024441
Stockport (SK) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 48.6–67.3%)58.3% fail first time52.42024103
Bournemouth (BH)57.9% fail first time52.42024596
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 426 tests, 95% interval 52.5–61.9%)57.3% fail first time52.42024426
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 180 tests, 95% interval 49.4–63.7%)56.7% fail first time52.42024180
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 47.6–64.4%)56.1% fail first time52.42024130
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 48.0–63.7%)56% fail first time52.42024150
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 46.9–64.1%)55.6% fail first time52.42024124
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 248 tests, 95% interval 49.0–61.3%)55.2% fail first time52.42024248
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 176 tests, 95% interval 47.7–62.3%)55.1% fail first time52.42024176
Twickenham (TW) (rough estimate: 152 tests, 95% interval 46.7–62.3%)54.6% fail first time52.42024152
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 254 tests, 95% interval 48.2–60.3%)54.3% fail first time52.42024254
Chester (CH) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 44.4–62.0%)53.3% fail first time52.42024120
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 46.1–60.0%)53.1% fail first time52.42024192
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 147 tests, 95% interval 45.0–60.9%)53.1% fail first time52.42024147
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 206 tests, 95% interval 46.1–59.6%)52.9% fail first time52.42024206
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 361 tests, 95% interval 46.9–57.2%)52.1% fail first time52.42024361
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 210 tests, 95% interval 45.2–58.6%)51.9% fail first time52.42024210
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 135 tests, 95% interval 43.5–60.1%)51.9% fail first time52.42024135
Dudley (DY) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 43.9–59.0%)51.5% fail first time52.42024165
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 41.9–59.8%)50.9% fail first time52.42024116
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 184 tests, 95% interval 42.8–57.2%)50% fail first time52.42024184
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 150 tests, 95% interval 42.1–57.9%)50% fail first time52.42024150
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 220 tests, 95% interval 43.0–56.1%)49.5% fail first time52.42024220
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 186 tests, 95% interval 42.4–56.6%)49.5% fail first time52.42024186
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 293 tests, 95% interval 43.1–54.5%)48.8% fail first time52.42024293
Dartford (DA) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 39.8–57.7%)48.7% fail first time52.42024117
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 43.8–53.1%)48.4% fail first time52.42024442
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 130 tests, 95% interval 39.3–56.2%)47.7% fail first time52.42024130
London E (E) (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 38.2–57.1%)47.6% fail first time52.42024103
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 38.8–55.4%)47.0% fail first time52.42024134
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 367 tests, 95% interval 41.8–52.0%)46.9% fail first time52.42024367
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 37.4–56.2%)46.7% fail first time52.42024105
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 116 tests, 95% interval 34.5–52.2%)43.1% fail first time52.42024116

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Daewoo Matiz rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Daewoo Matiz MOTs record corrosion failures at 4.9 times the national rate: 3.73% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 892).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Daewoo Matiz · Salt belt susceptibility · 4.9 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 4.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility4.9ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers892

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Daewoo Matiz ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 0.1% of Daewoo Matiz models tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Daewoo Matiz · Likely compliant · 0.1 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant0.1% estimate2024920

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Daewoo Matiz?

Of failed Daewoo Matiz MOTs, 28.0% were retested the same day and a further 66.1% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 2 days (2019–2024, n = 5,359).

bar · Daewoo Matiz · Same-day retest · 28.0 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest28.0%failed initial tests2019–20245359
Retest within 10 days66.1%failed initial tests2019–20245359
Clean MOT streak17.3%observed chains2019–20242410
Repeat advisory41.5%observed chains2019–20242410
Decreasing odometer0.8% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20243423

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Daewoo Matiz fails, does it fail again?

45.3% of Daewoo Matiz models that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 46.3% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 1,280). The failure most likely to come back is tyres: 40.4% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Daewoo Matiz · Repeat after fail · 45.3 vs 46.3 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 45.3 vs 46.3. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail45.3%46.32019–20241280

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Daewoo Matiz faults come together?

On Daewoo Matiz models, identification of the vehicle and tyres failures turn up together 3.2 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 33).

Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (rough estimate: 33 tests, 95% interval 2.2–4.5)3.2liftexpected joint rate202433
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 27 tests, 95% interval 2.1–4.7)3.2liftexpected joint rate202427
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks2.7liftexpected joint rate2024967
Road Wheels + Visibility (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.6–4.1)2.6liftexpected joint rate202420
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 80 tests, 95% interval 2.0–3.1)2.5liftexpected joint rate202480
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.2)2.4liftexpected joint rate202439
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 20 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.6)2.4liftexpected joint rate202420
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.2)2.3liftexpected joint rate202434
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 38 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.1)2.3liftexpected joint rate202438
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 50 tests, 95% interval 1.7–3.0)2.3liftexpected joint rate202450
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 1.6–3.0)2.2liftexpected joint rate202443
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.3)2.2liftexpected joint rate202422
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 448 tests, 95% interval 2.0–2.4)2.2liftexpected joint rate2024448
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 60 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.8)2.1liftexpected joint rate202460
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension2.1liftexpected joint rate2024547
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 324 tests, 95% interval 1.9–2.3)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024324
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.4)2.1liftexpected joint rate2024199
Road Wheels + Suspension (rough estimate: 30 tests, 95% interval 1.4–3.0)2.1liftexpected joint rate202430
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks2.1liftexpected joint rate2024831
Brakes + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 23 tests, 95% interval 1.3–3.0)2.0liftexpected joint rate202423
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility2.0liftexpected joint rate2024540
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 374 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024374
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres2.0liftexpected joint rate2024718
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 488 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.1)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024488
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 328 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.2)2.0liftexpected joint rate2024328
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility1.9liftexpected joint rate20241030
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20241002
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.2)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024269
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks1.9liftexpected joint rate20241149
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 485 tests, 95% interval 1.8–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024485
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes1.9liftexpected joint rate2024913
Brakes + Suspension1.9liftexpected joint rate20241295
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 327 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.1)1.9liftexpected joint rate2024327
Suspension + Tyres1.9liftexpected joint rate2024589
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate20241453
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 403 tests, 95% interval 1.7–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024403
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024269
Brakes + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024649
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility1.8liftexpected joint rate2024570
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems1.8liftexpected joint rate2024540
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.1)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024134
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension1.8liftexpected joint rate20241770
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 321 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024321
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment1.8liftexpected joint rate20241230
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024233
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 161 tests, 95% interval 1.5–2.0)1.8liftexpected joint rate2024161
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering1.8liftexpected joint rate2024507
Suspension + Visibility1.7liftexpected joint rate2024791
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 334 tests, 95% interval 1.5–1.9)1.7liftexpected joint rate2024334
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension1.7liftexpected joint rate20241005
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)17tests with both202417
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Brakes + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)8tests with both20248
Speedometer and speed limiter + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Noise, emissions and leaks + Speedometer and speed limiter (seen together; too few for a multiplier)5tests with both20245

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Has the Daewoo Matiz had safety recalls?

DVSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns matched to the Daewoo Matiz; check whether yours has been fixed, using its registration number.

Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (DVSA register)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
DVSA recall campaigns matched3campaignsDVSA registerDVSA register920

Source: DVSA register; recall effect covers 11 of 761 models · Window: DVSA register · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the Daewoo Matiz fail inspections in other countries too?

In the Netherlands, 71.1% of Daewoo Matiz models failed their periodic roadworthiness inspection, against 50.8% for all cars there (2024 by country, n = 1,029 inspections).

Inspections abroad point the same way: in the Netherlands the Daewoo Matiz also fails more often than the national average.

bullet · Daewoo Matiz · Netherlands · 71.1 vs 50.8 · 2024 by country
Netherlands: 71.1 vs 50.8. Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024 by country)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Netherlands71.1% failed50.82024 by country1029

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV · licences and full notice

Does the month of a Daewoo Matiz MOT matter?

Daewoo Matiz models fail first time most in February (58.1%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in December (51.4%) (2024, n = 920).

line · Daewoo Matiz · January · 56.0 vs 31.1 · 2024
January: 56.0. December: 51.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Daewoo Matiz: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January56.0% fail first time31.120241535
February58.1% fail first time30.020241432
March56.3% fail first time28.320241493
April55.5% fail first time29.82024922
May54.5% fail first time28.82024931
June56.7% fail first time28.120241074
July54.1% fail first time29.320241067
August55.6% fail first time29.220241241
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September53.5% fail first time28.220241413
October56.8% fail first time30.320241483
November57.6% fail first time30.620241164
December51.4% fail first time29.32024840

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 920 initial Daewoo Matiz tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 920 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

See the Suzuki Baleno, a car of the same inspection class with 7.3× the tests · Check your car by registration

How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Daewoo Matiz MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/daewoo-matiz/

How the MOT Risk Index and every figure on this page are calculated: methodology.

Report an error

What is wrong on this page? One tap sends the category only, no text and nothing about you.

Daewoo Matiz MOT: quick answers

What is the Daewoo Matiz first-time MOT pass rate?

47.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (920 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 920 primary tests: 52.39% failed first time and 55.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 127.8 is shown separately.