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SL51 MSY

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

46,476 mi
Last recorded46,476 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 MSY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2025 46,476 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all wheel rims corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2024 45,093 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 45,093 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 48,341 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2023 48,341 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 41,820 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,820 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

fuel flap insecure

Pass 7 Jan 2021 39,403 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 39,403 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2020 37,310 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 37,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,422 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 35,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 34,125 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 34,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 31,542 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 29,954 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 29,349 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 28,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 27,302 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 27,302 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 25,489 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 25,489 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 24,335 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,943 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 22,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,656 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre & cracking on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

rear brakes 15% imbalanced

Fail 14 Jan 2009 20,656 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre & cracking on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

rear brakes 15% imbalanced

Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 14,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 14,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edge & cracking on tread

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking & nails in tread

rear brakes 32% imbalanced

rear wiper blade torn

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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SL51 MSY is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 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 SL51 MSY, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SL51 MSY is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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