Model reliability

Daewoo Matiz reliability

The Daewoo Matiz fails its MOT more often than most cars over 10 years old: 52.5% of 1,265 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.

Over 10 years old

52.5% failed their MOT

Worse than most

From 1,265 MOT tests of Daewoo Matizs this age.

Where it does worse than other cars this age

Fails 3× as oftenExhaust emissions14.8% vs 5.1%Fix about £150

Fails 2× as oftenBrake performance13.3% vs 5.8%

Fails 8× as oftenComponent mounting prescribed areas11.3% vs 1.4%

Fails 50% more oftenHeadlamp aim8.1% vs 5.4%Fix about £30

Advised 83% more oftenRigid brake pipes15.2% vs 8.3%Fix about £120

Advised 4× as oftenHeadlamps14.2% vs 3.7%Fix about £30

Advised 7× as oftenWheel bearings12.5% vs 1.7%

Advised 77% more oftenExhaust system9.4% vs 5.3%Fix about £150

Safety recalls

3 DVSA recalls for the Daewoo Matiz

Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.

R/2004/10528 Jul 2004Possible clutch cable failure

The possibility exists that the clutch cable may break with the consequence that the clutch cannot be disengaged.

Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the clutch cable with one of improved quality.

Recalled models: MATIZ · 6,588 vehicles

R/2003/16531 Oct 2003High engine speed idle condition may occur

A screw in the motorised throttle idle actuator (MTIA) could be faulty. A faulty MTIA could result in a high engine speed.

Fix: Examine and replace the motorised throttle idle actuator where found necessary.

Recalled models: MATIZ · 389 vehicles

R/2000/06818 Jul 2000Possibility of fuel leakage & fire risk.

There is a possibility that the fuel filter may perforate due to corrosion and fuel may leak.

Fix: Recall affected vehicles and replace fuel filter with modified type.

Recalled models: MATIZ · 4,428 vehicles

DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).

Checking a Daewoo Matiz before you buy

Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.

Daewoo Matiz reliability

3 DVSA recalls for the Daewoo Matiz

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