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GN52 SMU

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN52 SMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 65,154 miles

Offside Front Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,833 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2012 53,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 44,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 44,853 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 42,143 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,613 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyers craking in wall both

Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,613 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyers craking in wall both

Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn out of shape

Pass 4 Sep 2008 27,108 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2008 27,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Aug 2007 23,421 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 13,760 miles

offsidde wiper starting to split † †nearside headlamp pattern poor due to condensation † †slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

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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GN52 SMU is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 49,807 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 GN52 SMU, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN52 SMU registered?

GN52 SMU is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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