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MK51 DTU

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,645 mi
Last recorded68,645 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 DTU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2012 68,645 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 68,645 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f outer sidewall cracking

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on both edges

o/s/f side light bulb slightly dim

o/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

oil leak from top of engine

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Jan 2011 59,832 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres worn sidewalls

Pass 2 Jan 2010 54,899 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 50,776 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 50,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 49,763 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 49,763 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil light staying on suspect oil pressure

Pass 1 Mar 2006 37,379 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nail in tyre

wiper linkage spindle worne

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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MK51 DTU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MK51 DTU, 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 MK51 DTU registered?

MK51 DTU is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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