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T125 KCA

1999 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,249 mi
Last recorded103,249 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Daewoo Lanos60,797 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT125 KCA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 103,249 miles

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

Front n/s and o/s suspension arms getting corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

brake and fuel pipes getting corroded (o/s front)

some corrosion n/s outer sill

Fail 25 Feb 2019 103,247 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front n/s and o/s suspension arms getting corroded

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s and o/s shock absorber shrouds displaced

brake and fuel pipes getting corroded (o/s front)

some corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 14 Feb 2018 100,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,064 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,809 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

poor image both haedlamps

slight oil leak steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2017 96,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

poor image both haedlamps

slight oil leak steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2016 93,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes close to bottom of O/S wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S 50% wear (3.5.1g)

Front O/S and N/S drop link rubber starting to deteriorate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S and N/S (1.7.5a)

Rear both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 93,476 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes close to bottom of O/S wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S 50% wear (3.5.1g)

Front O/S and N/S drop link rubber starting to deteriorate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced O/S and N/S (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear both rear tyres have cracked sidewalls

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 20 Feb 2015 89,905 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front wiper linkage worn but operating ok.

Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,905 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front wiper linkage worn but operating ok.

Pass 18 Feb 2014 85,705 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 81,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 81,673 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,728 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 71,484 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 71,484 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 63,788 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,788 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 58,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 58,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 52,671 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 52,671 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 46,203 miles

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

damp round pwer steering rack needs attention just ok for test

Pass 17 Feb 2006 39,132 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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T125 KCA is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 60,797 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 T125 KCA, 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 27 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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T125 KCA is a 1999 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 6 March 1999.

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