We've only got 273 MOT tests for Daewoo Matizes built around 2004 (21 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.
We've only seen a handful of Daewoo Matizes built around 2004 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
Key figure
Check a car’s number plate to see its own MOT record, or come back when there’s more MOT history.
Before you view it
The Daewoo Matiz's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.
Have an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.
Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Inspect the suspension carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
By build year
Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.
Find your Matiz's generation
Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.
Not sure which one you're looking at?
Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Daewoo Matiz.
See every build year for the Daewoo MatizBy age
This chart combines every Daewoo Matiz ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.
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.
All generations of this model
These issues come from 21-year-old Daewoo Matizes, every generation combined.
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
Suspension mounting area corroded, but not seriously
Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease
Oil leak, but not excessive
Based on 273 MOT tests on 21-year-old Daewoo Matizes, every generation combined.
All generations of this model
The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 21-year-old Daewoo Matizes notes problems with more than one part of the car.
Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.
Across 188 MOT tests on Daewoo Matiz cars built around 2004 (21 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.
Still registered
How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.
Not enough registration data to show this for the Daewoo Matiz.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
No recall notices match this build period.
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Like-for-like
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 20.4%, against 36.6% for the Daewoo Matiz, both built around 2004.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
1,984 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 32.4%, against 36.6% for the Daewoo Matiz, both built around 2004.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
17,263 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 29.5%, against 36.6% for the Daewoo Matiz, both built around 2004.
1,345 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Same body type, tested at the same age
Lower fail rate: 34.2%, against 36.6% for the Daewoo Matiz, both built around 2004.
Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.
7,283 MOT tests on cars built around 2004
Common questions
Built around 2004 (21 years old), the Daewoo Matiz across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 273 21-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.
