Daewoo Musso Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Daewoo Musso reliable? We analysed 23,799 real MOT tests across 2,197 vehicles to find out.
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The Daewoo Musso is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, parking brake: efficiency below requirements and parking brake recording little or no effort. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daewoo Musso.
Daewoo Musso Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Daewoo Musso. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Daewoo Musso MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Daewoo Musso to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Daewoo Musso Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Daewoo Musso fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Daewoo Musso Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Daewoo Musso owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Daewoo Musso MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Daewoo Musso year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 187 | 78.6% | 36,635 | 55,536 | 71,690 |
| 2003 | 447 | 69.1% | 38,456 | 53,117 | 77,030 |
| 2002 | 2,745 | 67.2% | 51,248 | 72,259 | 94,989 |
| 2001 | 6,593 | 67.3% | 57,272 | 77,589 | 99,837 |
| 2000 | 7,646 | 66.3% | 59,620 | 79,761 | 101,294 |
| 1999 | 6,142 | 65.3% | 65,790 | 84,303 | 105,074 |
How Long Does a Daewoo Musso Last?
Based on 2,197 Daewoo Musso vehicles on UK roads.
Daewoo Musso Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Daewoo Musso MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Daewoo Musso
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
78.6% MOT pass rate from 187 tests
65.3% MOT pass rate from 6,142 tests
The best year to buy a used Daewoo Musso is 2006, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 78.6% across 187 tests. The 1999 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Daewoo Musso Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daewoo Musso THIS CAR | 66.6% | 23,799 | 78,963 mi | 27 yrs |
| Daewoo Matiz | 65.9% | 724,041 | 47,634 mi | 28 yrs |
| Daewoo Lanos | 67.4% | 343,953 | 59,771 mi | 29 yrs |
| Daewoo Kalos | 69.7% | 139,896 | 49,806 mi | 23 yrs |
| Maxus Deliver 9 | 72.2% | 7,861 | 49,894 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Daewoo Matiz (65.9% pass rate) and the Daewoo Lanos (67.4% pass rate), the Daewoo Musso sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Daewoo Musso has an overall MOT pass rate of 66.6% across 23,799 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Daewoo Musso are brake pipe excessively corroded (2,662 recorded failures), parking brake: efficiency below requirements (1,473), and parking brake recording little or no effort (1,398). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Daewoo Musso owner drives around 5,659 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Daewoo Musso models stay on UK roads for around 27 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.