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DK03 GKZ

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,140 mi
Last recorded109,140 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 GKZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 109,140 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 May 2012 109,123 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 May 2011 104,050 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front wheel bearing worn

offside and nearside underguards insecure

power steering pipes corroded

tracking may need attention

Fail 21 May 2011 104,006 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing worn

offside and nearside underguards insecure

power steering pipes corroded

tracking may need attention

Pass 27 May 2010 100,194 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 100,194 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2010 100,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

n/s/f seat slight movement

Fail 28 May 2009 89,329 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 87,036 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,962 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 72,962 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 2 Apr 2007 59,278 miles

n/s and o/s doors stiff to open

Fail 10 Apr 2006 48,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 48,206 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
4,663
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
41,564
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 50,738
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21,902
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,729
position lamp(s) not working 13,511
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,389
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DK03 GKZ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 44,799 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 50,738 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK03 GKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lanos typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK03 GKZ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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