Daewoo Common MOT Problems (2026)
Daewoo models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 3,383 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Daewoo MOT pass rate: 67%
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Daewoo Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daewoo Matiz | 36% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Daewoo Kalos | 33% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration |
Most Reliable Daewoo Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Daewoo Kalos | 65% | |
| 2 | Daewoo Matiz | 63% |
All Daewoo Models by Fail Rate
Every Daewoo model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
Daewoo MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Daewoo cars?
The most common MOT problems on Daewoo cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Daewoo models with at least 1,000 tests, the Daewoo Matiz has the highest average fail rate at 36%.
Which Daewoo model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Daewoo Kalos has the best MOT record of the Daewoo models with at least 1,000 tests: 65% of its 1,061 MOT tests ended in a pass and 33% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Daewoo?
The average MOT pass rate for Daewoo is 67%, based on 3,383 MOT tests across 4 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 33% of MOT tests on Daewoo cars ended in a fail.
Daewoo Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Daewoo model
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