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SP03 DDZ

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,219 mi
Last recorded63,219 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 DDZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,219 miles

advise metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,219 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

advise metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Jun 2009 58,338 miles

advise metal brake pipes

advise rear number plate

Pass 26 Jun 2008 52,187 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 52,187 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 47,523 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 47,523 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,610 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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SP03 DDZ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SP03 DDZ, 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 SP03 DDZ registered?

SP03 DDZ is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SP03 DDZ safe to buy?

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