2002 Daewoo Matiz 0.8L Petrol · LA51 RZC
2002 Daewoo Matiz (0.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Feb 2002. Recorded mileage 41,422 miles. MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- DAEWOO MATIZ
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,422 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 0.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LA51 RZC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/08/2026
- 41,422 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LA51 RZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Daewoo Matiz (LA51 RZC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”; “Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))”.
LA51 RZC Mileage History
- 06/08/202433,846 mi
- 20/08/202540,312 mi+6,466 mi
- 20/08/202540,312 mi
- 20/08/202641,409 mi+1,097 mi
- 28/08/202641,422 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 3,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Daewoo Daewoo Matiz
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Subframe and Suspension Mounting Point CorrosionSerious
Thin-gauge pressed steel and minimal factory underbody seam sealant leave the front subframe, rear axle mounting perches, and inner door sills vulnerable to accelerated corrosion from UK winter road salt. Moisture penetrates unsealed chassis joints, progressively weakening load-bearing suspension anchor points. If neglected, corrosion leads to dangerous structural failure where suspension components detach from the chassis, resulting in immediate MOT test failure. Rectifying advanced corrosion requires skilled metal fabrication and structural welding repairs.
- Brake Caliper Seizure and Hydraulic ImbalanceModerate
The compact single-piston front brake calipers and rear drum wheel cylinders suffer from corroded slide pins and sticking hydraulic pistons, exacerbated by road grime and infrequent fluid renewals on low-mileage city runabouts. As the caliper pistons seize in their bores, the front brake pads drag continuously or fail to exert equal clamping force, causing dangerous vehicle pulling during braking, overheated friction surfaces, reduced brake efficiency, and MOT roller brake tester failures.
- Ignition Distributor and Warm Starting FailureModerate
On 0.8-litre three-cylinder models, the optical ignition distributor contains an internal optical sensor and high-tension rotor that degrade under engine compartment heat cycling. Moisture ingress and carbon tracking within the distributor cap lead to misfiring under acceleration. When the car is parked warm for fifteen to thirty minutes, thermal heat soak prevents the internal optical sensor and coil from generating spark voltage, causing protracted cranking and refusal to restart until the engine bay cools down.
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