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SF03 KWV

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

40,834 mi
Last recorded40,834 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 KWV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2012 40,834 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,722 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 37,722 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 33,336 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 33,336 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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 6 Mar 2009 28,756 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 28,756 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 24,085 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 24,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,056 miles

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

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

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

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 KWV is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SF03 KWV, 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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SF03 KWV is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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