Daewoo Matiz (1999)
1999 Daewoo Matiz
CarHunch analysed 11,935 real MOT records for the 1999 Daewoo Matiz. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1999 Daewoo Matiz has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 65.4%, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these cars (23.1%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—both significant red flags for a buyer. With an average of 3.41 failures per vehicle and 10.3 advisories, you're looking at a car that will almost certainly need work to pass its test.
At 54,240 miles median and 56,721 average, these Matiz examples show relatively modest mileage for their age, yet still accumulate substantial defects—suggesting reliability issues aren't purely down to high use. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a mechanic you trust, as the MOT history will reveal exactly where problems have clustered (suspension, emissions, braking).
What to check before buying a 1999 Daewoo Matiz
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 23.1% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 11,928 | 65.4% | 3.41 |
| Diesel (0%) | 5 | 54.3% | 3.4 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 66.7% | 1 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 63.6% | 4 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1999 Daewoo Matiz vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1999 Daewoo Matiz vehicles fall between 42,300 and 67,510 miles.
1999 Daewoo Matiz — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 124 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2020 (6% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2020.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1999 Daewoo Matiz
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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53.9%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive
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49.6%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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47.7%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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46.3%
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
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44.9%
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive
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40.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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38%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.7%
Oil leak
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1999. Counts include advisories and failures.
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