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MW52 UCU

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,991 mi
Last recorded56,991 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 UCU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,991 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wing/bumper damaged.

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front wing/bumper damaged.

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 52,091 miles

1.both front tyres and nearside rear cracking. 2.nearside front tyre side wall small tear no cords exposed. 3.front brake discs corroded.

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 52,091 miles

1.both front tyres and nearside rear cracking. 2.nearside front tyre side wall small tear no cords exposed. 3.front brake discs corroded.

Centre Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,008 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,416 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,183 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 31,179 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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MW52 UCU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 MW52 UCU, 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 23 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW52 UCU registered?

MW52 UCU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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