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LW02 LKW

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

49,029 mi
Last recorded49,029 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW02 LKW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 49,029 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over 15 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Over 15 Years Old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 48,576 miles

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

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

general chassis and suspension components rusting

Pass 29 Feb 2024 48,059 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 47,573 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 47,090 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 46,621 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 46,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 45,345 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,488 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 43,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 42,773 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,024 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 41,073 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 40,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 38,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 36,138 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 39,206 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 34,196 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 32,372 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 28,369 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 28,369 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 24,687 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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LW02 LKW is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 LW02 LKW, 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 LW02 LKW registered?

LW02 LKW is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is LW02 LKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW02 LKW shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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