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RK02 KCJ

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

29,140 mi
Last recorded29,140 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK02 KCJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 29,140 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 26,885 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 26,885 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 26,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 25,950 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 25,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,686 miles

engine management light lamp on.

Fail 4 Feb 2019 24,686 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

engine management light lamp on.

Pass 27 Feb 2018 24,172 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

cracks in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 1 Dec 2017 24,012 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

cracks in nearside rear tyre

slight imbalance on rear service brake performance

Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,297 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2016 23,297 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 22,702 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 22,702 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 22,215 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 21,926 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 21,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 21,426 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,044 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,014 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 13,800 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 10,133 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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RK02 KCJ is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 RK02 KCJ, 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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RK02 KCJ is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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