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VK51 ADV

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ADV
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 101,331 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front arb link rubbers are deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2019 101,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner insecure (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes into flexis (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

front arb link rubbers are deteriorated

n/s front tyre worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2018 78,746 miles

front ARB link rubbers deteriorated on both sides

rear rigid brake pipes into brake wheel cylinders corroded on both the n/s and o/s

Fail 12 May 2018 78,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS ring on cv joint broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front ARB link rubbers deteriorated on both sides

rear rigid brake pipes into brake wheel cylinders corroded on both the n/s and o/s

Pass 1 Jun 2017 58,793 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 19 May 2017 58,718 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 May 2016 46,439 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked but not to cords

Offside Rear tyre cracked but not to cords

Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,608 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,276 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,331 miles

Rear brakepipes need greasing

Pass 2 May 2012 31,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pipes rusty

rear wiper split

Fail 2 May 2012

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pipes rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 3 May 2011 28,944 miles

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2010 26,292 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 26,291 miles

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

both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,114 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 16,649 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 13,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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VK51 ADV is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 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 VK51 ADV, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VK51 ADV is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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