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SF03 LVS

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,302 mi
Last recorded43,302 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 43,302 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 43,302 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 40,978 miles

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

emissions not carried out due to blowing exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 40,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres wearing on outside edges

emissions not carried out due to blowing exhaust

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2013 38,514 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 38,514 miles

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 35,626 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 35,626 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 32,931 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 29,293 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 29,282 miles

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,650 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 25,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,056 miles

surface corrosion of most brake pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2007 18,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 15,049 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 LVS is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SF03 LVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF03 LVS registered?

SF03 LVS is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is SF03 LVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 LVS shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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