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LS51 ABU

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,093 mi
Last recorded109,093 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS51 ABU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 109,093 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 107,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 104,580 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 104,120 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 101,864 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 101,862 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2020 100,698 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,580 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,118 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 90,334 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 90,334 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 89,243 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,376 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 87,376 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 84,866 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,866 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,389 miles

exhaust centure box has some historic filler in minor fracture this was possibly put in last mot and is still gas tight and in good condition

Pass 17 Oct 2011 77,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,811 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2009 64,794 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 57,415 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 49,923 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 49,923 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 41,955 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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LS51 ABU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LS51 ABU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS51 ABU registered?

LS51 ABU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is LS51 ABU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS51 ABU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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