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SF03 KAE

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

56,727 mi
Last recorded56,727 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KAE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,727 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 55,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 55,681 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 53,348 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres badly perished (ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

different size tyres fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Apr 2013 50,797 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 50,797 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 46,978 miles

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and splitting advise replacement

Fail 25 Apr 2012 46,978 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyre outer sidewalls perished and splitting advise replacement

Pass 28 Apr 2011 42,984 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,501 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Fail 23 Apr 2010 40,412 miles

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 21 Apr 2009 37,420 miles

both front tyres worn - nearing legal limit

Fail 14 Apr 2009 37,384 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn - nearing legal limit

Pass 1 May 2008 33,840 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 31,836 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 25,794 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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SF03 KAE is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF03 KAE, 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 SF03 KAE registered?

SF03 KAE is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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