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MV52 GWU

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV52 GWU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 77,218 miles

EML on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perished/cracked

Fail 27 Aug 2013 77,218 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML on

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine smokey

exhaust system corroded

rear tyres perished/cracked

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,346 miles

engine burning oil

Pass 23 Aug 2011 71,155 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 71,155 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,581 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,573 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,488 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,104 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 32,120 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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MV52 GWU is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV52 GWU, 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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MV52 GWU is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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