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Daewoo

Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 6 models from 3,529 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

67%

Total Tests

3,529

Models

6

Years Covered

1998-2005

Most Reliable

Musso

80% pass rate

Least Reliable

Matiz

62% pass rate

Most Popular

Matiz

1,817 tests

All Daewoo Models

ModelYearsPass RateTestsFuel
Matiz7 yrs62%1,817Petrol
Kalos3 yrs67%1,061Petrol
Lanos5 yrs71%362Petrol
Lacetti2 yrs65%182Petrol
Tacuma2 yrs68%77Petrol
Musso1 yr80%30Diesel

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How reliable is Daewoo?

Brand ranking144th out of 145 manufacturers
vs national average-15% (82% avg)
Models above 85% pass rate0 of 6
Models below 70% pass rate4 of 6
Reliability spread (best to worst)18 percentage points

About Daewoo Cars

Daewoo ranks 144th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 67%. That's 15 points below the national average of 82%, so Daewoo owners should budget a bit more for maintenance.

With 6 models across 8 years of data (1998 to 2005), there's a moderate spread of 18 percentage points between models. Some Daewoos are notably more reliable than others.

Most and Least Reliable Daewoo Models

The Musso leads the range with a 80% average pass rate from 30 tests. At the other end, the Matiz has the lowest at 62%. A notable proportion of Daewoo models fall below average pass rates, so researching specific models before buying is particularly important.

Daewoo Fuel Types

Daewoo models in our data come in 5 petrol, 1 diesel variants. Both petrol and diesel options are available across the range.

Click any model above to see detailed year-by-year reliability data, running cost breakdowns, and comparisons with similar cars. You can also enter a specific registration plate to get a full vehicle report with MOT history, mileage verification, and health score.