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V479 FHU

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

65,257 mi
Last recorded65,257 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV479 FHU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 65,257 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Slight corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 16 Aug 2024 64,706 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides, inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 63,710 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 62,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 62,417 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 62,417 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 62,100 miles

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

both outer sill corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 61,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 60,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 60,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 59,960 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer edge (5.2.6)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 58,919 miles

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 57,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 56,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light showing on dash,rear exhaust rusty.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 54,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 54,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,610 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 52,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 50,940 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,680 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 47,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 47,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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V479 FHU is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 57,901 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 V479 FHU, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V479 FHU is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 9 February 2000.

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