2000 Daewoo Matiz — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Daewoo Matiz passed 66.5% of its 653 recorded MOT tests. That is 6.7 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 26.9%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.9%) and body, structure & corrosion (13.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, component mounting prescribed areas and headlamp aim — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 91 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 26.0% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 39.0% once past 90-120k.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 40.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 34.4% in 2021 to 28.8% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 91 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.2% | 86 |
| 3 | Brakes | 13.2% | 86 |
| 4 | Suspension | 12.3% | 80 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 10.9% | 71 |
| 6 | Visibility | 8.1% | 53 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 91 |
| 2 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 65 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 60 |
| 4 | Service brake imbalance | 51 |
| 5 | Joints | 51 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 47 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 40.3% | 263 |
| 2 | Suspension | 39.1% | 255 |
| 3 | Tyres | 23.7% | 155 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 21.8% | 142 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 19.0% | 124 |
| 6 | Other defects | 17.9% | 117 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 104 | 26.0% |
| 30-60k | 348 | 33.3% |
| 60-90k | 147 | 39.5% |
| 90-120k | 41 | 39.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 244 | 34.4% |
| 2022 | 155 | 33.6% |
| 2023 | 113 | 33.6% |
| 2024 | 82 | 34.2% |
| 2025 | 59 | 28.8% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Matiz
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.2% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
- Brakes (13.2% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Daewoo Matizs pass their MOT?
66.5% of the 653 2000 Daewoo Matiz MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 33.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Daewoo Matiz?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.2%).
Does the 2000 Matiz get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 26.0% in the 0-30k band to 39.0% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 653 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.