Does the Daewoo Matiz fail the MOT on suspension more than it should?
The Daewoo Matiz records 42.24 suspension failure items per 100 initial MOT tests (2019–2024), against 32.42 expected for a car of the same age mix: more than expected for its class and age (+9.82, 95% interval +8.77 to +10.87). It ranks 63 of 701 models on suspension (1 = most failures above expected).
Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · page updated 30 Sep 2026 · all models on suspension · check a Daewoo Matiz by registration
What exactly fails on suspension?
The most frequent DVSA defect wording in this group on the Daewoo Matiz is “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”, recorded 2,861 times in 2019–2024.
| DVSA defect wording | Items | Per 100 tests |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2,861 | 19.60 |
| A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1,367 | 9.37 |
| A wheel bearing excessively rough | 438 | 3.00 |
| A wheel bearing with excessive play | 388 | 2.66 |
| A suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 296 | 2.03 |
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 14,595 (initial tests) · Method: failure items (major and minor) grouped by DVSA's defect tree; wordings with 30+ items · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
If a Daewoo Matiz gets a suspension advisory, how often does it fail next time?
28.8% of Daewoo Matiz MOTs with a suspension advisory were followed by a fail in the same group at the next MOT, typically 12.1 months and 2,037 miles later (2,791 advisories followed).
Source: DVSA MOT bulk data (OGL v3.0) · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,791 (advisories followed) · Method: the same vehicles followed to their next ordinary MOT · Updated: 30 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV
Other pages for this model
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