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EX51 LBY

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,235 mi
Last recorded43,235 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX51 LBY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 43,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 39,822 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 36,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 33,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 29,711 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 24,909 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 21,745 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2018 18,292 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 16,293 miles

slight play nearside inner rack arm

Pass 10 Oct 2016 15,100 miles

both rear tyres worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 14,065 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 13,345 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 12,709 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,178 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 11,345 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,105 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 8,679 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 7,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 6,814 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 6,814 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 5,794 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 5,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EX51 LBY is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX51 LBY, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX51 LBY registered?

EX51 LBY is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 November 2001.

Is EX51 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX51 LBY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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