DAEWOO MATIZ (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.0 SE
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The DAEWOO MATIZ (1998-05) 5DR HATCHBACK 1.0 SE is a compact five-door city car, designed for simple, affordable everyday motoring. In the UK market it sits among the smallest, budget-friendly used hatchbacks, offering useful rear doors and a surprisingly practical shape without the size or cost of a family car.
mycarcheck.com has recorded 36 look-ups covering 20 distinct VINs, so this is a modest snapshot rather than a complete picture of every Matiz. Those checks show an average private-sale valuation of £500 and average recorded mileage of 57,000 miles; average annual use was 3,000 miles, with around 3.6 previous keepers.
Its small size and easy-going character suit town trips, tight parking and low-mileage commuting, especially for first-time drivers or anyone wanting an inexpensive second car. Compared with the Fiat Seicento and Hyundai Atos, the DAEWOO MATIZ 1.0 SE offers five-door access and useful room, though checks matter on an older car.
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Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 20 different vehicles, run between April 10th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
36
Lookups
Lookups
6
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
62k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£500
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
