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SA52 MWK

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Black Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,650 mi
Last recorded103,650 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 MWK
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2014 103,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

gear box mount corroeded

Pass 31 Jan 2013 98,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 98,393 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 90,205 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 90,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 83,768 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 83,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 70,489 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,726 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 55,310 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,310 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 44,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 34,292 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 34,292 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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
Full Daewoo Lanos reliability report

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SA52 MWK is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Black with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SA52 MWK, 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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SA52 MWK is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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