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SP53 CPY

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

55,022 mi
Last recorded55,022 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 CPY
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2014 55,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine leaking oil.

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

High level stop light not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) staying on.

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,022 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine leaking oil.

Front tyres are worn unevenly on their outer edges.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

High level stop light not working.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) staying on.

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 48,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2012 46,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 46,286 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 43,373 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 43,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,615 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2010 42,615 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2010 42,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 40,787 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,424 miles

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

offside rear tyre badly perished

washers poor

Fail 14 Aug 2008 31,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,037 miles

both front seat slight movement

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2006 19,105 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 19,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SP53 CPY is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SP53 CPY, 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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SP53 CPY is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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