Daewoo Nubira Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Daewoo Nubira reliable? We analysed 130,499 real MOT tests across 18,637 vehicles to find out.
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The Daewoo Nubira is below average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include brake pipe excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daewoo Nubira.
Daewoo Nubira Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Daewoo Nubira. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Daewoo Nubira MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Daewoo Nubira to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Daewoo Nubira Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Daewoo Nubira fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Daewoo Nubira Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Daewoo Nubira owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Daewoo Nubira MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Daewoo Nubira year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 2,592 | 68.6% | 31,496 | 45,936 | 65,688 |
| 2004 | 11,344 | 68.4% | 33,450 | 50,532 | 70,222 |
| 2003 | 7,458 | 66.8% | 32,312 | 48,614 | 68,401 |
| 2002 | 6,608 | 63.8% | 34,500 | 49,430 | 68,002 |
| 2001 | 14,933 | 66.0% | 41,473 | 56,963 | 75,723 |
| 2000 | 29,642 | 64.4% | 46,536 | 60,877 | 77,906 |
| 1999 | 24,501 | 62.9% | 49,922 | 64,241 | 81,224 |
| 1998 | 27,445 | 62.6% | 55,206 | 69,845 | 86,398 |
| 1997 | 5,975 | 63.2% | 55,091 | 70,943 | 87,178 |
How Long Does a Daewoo Nubira Last?
Based on 18,637 Daewoo Nubira vehicles on UK roads.
Daewoo Nubira Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Daewoo Nubira 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 Nubira
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.6% MOT pass rate from 2,592 tests
62.6% MOT pass rate from 27,445 tests
The best year to buy a used Daewoo Nubira is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.6% across 2,592 tests. The 1998 model year has the lowest pass rate at 62.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Daewoo Nubira Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daewoo Nubira THIS CAR | 64.4% | 130,499 | 61,516 mi | 29 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 |
| Chevrolet Cruze | 74.1% | 106,688 | 55,890 mi | 17 yrs |
Compared to the Daewoo Matiz (65.9% pass rate) and the Daewoo Lanos (67.4% pass rate), the Daewoo Nubira trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Daewoo Nubira has an overall MOT pass rate of 64.4% across 130,499 real MOT tests — below the UK average, so reliability should be a key concern.
The most common problems on the Daewoo Nubira are brake pipe excessively corroded (20,281 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (11,348), and suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (7,921). 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 Nubira owner drives around 5,310 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 Nubira models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.