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Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) (2005-2008) reliability

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Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) built around 2008: more dangerous faults than average

Testers find a dangerous fault on Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) models built around 2008 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the brakes on any car you view. An independent inspection matters more than the wider numbers on cars this old.

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Key figure

9% of MOT tests on Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) models built around 2008 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 7% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) models built around 2008 involves the brakes.

Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift)
No reliability rating: too close to call between ratings2005-2008HatchbackPETROL

Based on 6,535 tests of Matiz models registered 2005-2008.

About 1 in 8 Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) MOTs (11.8%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2008 (17 years old), all fuels combined.

Based on 2,345 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.

About 1 in 10 Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) MOTs (9.2%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2008 (17 years old).

Based on 2,345 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.

M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) fail rate by age

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateUK average for cars this age
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,10035.4%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,34535.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,79036.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
99937.1%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
30138.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 20 years old.

How the Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) compares

At each age below, see how the Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.

Based on 4,506 tests across 6 Chevrolet models, built around 2008 (17 years old).

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rateChevrolet average
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,10035.4%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,34535.4%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,79036.3%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
99937.1%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
30138.9%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.

What to check before viewing

The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.

Independent inspection

High priority

Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension

Worth checking

Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

Other hatchbacks to compare

Other hatchbacks, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift).

  1. 1

    Daihatsu Sirion

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    28.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.2%
    Dangerous
    6.2%

    Lower fail rate: 28.3%, against 35.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift), both built around 2008.

    1,990 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  2. 2

    Nissan Micra

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    30.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.9%
    Dangerous
    5.6%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96%

    Lower fail rate: 30.5%, against 35.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift), both built around 2008.

    3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    17,936 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  3. 3

    Hyundai i10

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    31.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.3%
    Dangerous
    8.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 31.7%, against 35.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift), both built around 2008.

    3,187 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

  4. 4

    Hyundai Getz

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    32.7%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    7.4%
    Dangerous
    8.2%

    Lower fail rate: 32.7%, against 35.4% for the Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift), both built around 2008.

    5,004 MOT tests on cars built around 2008

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Chevrolet Matiz name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

What has gone wrong on Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) cars built around 2008

The share of petrol cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 499 cars.

Structural systems

Suspension
61%
Emissions
35%
Drivetrain
10%
Steering
6%
Bodywork
6%

Wear items

Brakes
73%
Lighting
61%
Tyres
53%

Rust, which the MOT calls corrosion: 22% of these cars show rust-related issues at this age.

Check the sills, subframe and brake pipes before you decide.

How Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) cars have aged

How Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) cars have aged

How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.

0%10%20%30%40%1314151617181920Age at MOTBuilt around 2008, 13 years old at the time of MOT: 32.6% (2,855 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2008, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 33.9% (2,407 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2008, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 33.1% (1,980 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2008, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 34.6% (1,672 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2008, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 34.0% (1,330 tests, 2025 data)2008Built around 2007, 14 years old at the time of MOT: 33.0% (2,707 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2007, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 34.1% (2,367 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2007, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 35.3% (1,968 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2007, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 35.2% (1,567 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2007, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 34.9% (1,224 tests, 2025 data)2007Built around 2006, 15 years old at the time of MOT: 36.6% (1,775 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2006, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 36.2% (1,419 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2006, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 36.5% (1,187 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2006, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 36.5% (938 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2006, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 37.5% (734 tests, 2025 data)2006Built around 2005, 16 years old at the time of MOT: 37.3% (971 tests, 2021 data)Built around 2005, 17 years old at the time of MOT: 36.9% (758 tests, 2022 data)Built around 2005, 18 years old at the time of MOT: 38.9% (583 tests, 2023 data)Built around 2005, 19 years old at the time of MOT: 34.5% (385 tests, 2024 data)Built around 2005, 20 years old at the time of MOT: 38.9% (301 tests, 2025 data)2005
First registered around 2008First registered around 2007First registered around 2006First registered around 2005
How each part holds up as M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) cars age

How each part holds up as M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) cars age

The share of petrol cars built 2005-2008 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.

Part of the car17 years18 years19 years20 years
Suspension61%57%63%57%
Brakes73%80%72%69%
Emissions35%40%42%50%
Tyres53%57%61%61%
Lighting61%57%67%62%
Drivetrain10%16%12%20%
Bodywork6%14%25%27%
Steering6%6%5%5%
Corrosion22%25%31%39%

Based on petrol cars in the 2005-2008 build-year band, from 358 to 504 cars at each age.

M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) variants compared
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Most common issues on Chevrolet Matizes of this age

This list covers every Chevrolet Matiz built around 2008, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) on its own.

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    25.8%
    Advisory: 723Fail: 180 (20% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    23.6%
    Advisory: 872Fail: 90 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.5%
    Advisory: 644Fail: 98 (13% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    15.8%
    Advisory: 488Fail: 79 (14% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Exhaust has a minor leak

    13.7%
    Advisory: 296Fail: 57 (16% of the times it was found)

Based on 2,345 tests

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Frequently asked questions

Built around 2008 (17 years old), the Chevrolet Matiz M200 (Daewoo Matiz facelift) (2005-2008) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 2,345 17-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

*The build year is worked out from the date a car was first used on UK roads. For most cars this matches when it was registered, but imports may differ by a few months.

Data sourced from DVSA MOT History API. From 6,535 MOT tests on Chevrolet Matizes first registered between 2005-2008. These figures are a guide, not a guarantee.