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VA02 BSV

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,551 mi
Last recorded76,551 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA02 BSV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 76,551 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 75,734 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 74,331 miles

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

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

Offside front wing covered with duct tape

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 74,330 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside front wing covered with duct tape

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,180 miles

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

Offside Outer sill soft

Fail 10 Aug 2021 72,178 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer sill soft

Pass 28 Aug 2020 70,825 miles

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

oil leaK

slight play in steering rack

Fail 27 Aug 2020 70,813 miles

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

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

oil leaK

slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Aug 2019 68,730 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 65,313 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 59,866 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 55,419 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2015 49,091 miles

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

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Fail 6 Jun 2014 44,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak on transmission (poss r/h driveshaft seal)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 44,971 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

oil leak on transmission (poss r/h driveshaft seal)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,906 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 7 Jun 2012 37,240 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 37,240 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,878 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 34,878 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 31,653 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,418 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 28,418 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 25,122 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,302 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,278 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 16,276 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine management light on

Pass 23 Aug 2005 12,045 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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VA02 BSV is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 49,807 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 VA02 BSV, 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 24 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VA02 BSV is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 24 August 2002.

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