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SJ03 FVU

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

58,186 mi
Last recorded58,186 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 FVU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 58,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 49,627 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 49,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,083 miles

corrosion front and rear brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2011 34,304 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 25,368 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 15,616 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 4,979 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 3,848 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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SJ03 FVU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SJ03 FVU, 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 SJ03 FVU registered?

SJ03 FVU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is SJ03 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 FVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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