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VK51 AET

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,642 mi
Last recorded93,642 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 AET
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 93,642 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,831 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper linkages are worn causing wiper arms to rub against bonnet

O/S/F wiper slightly split

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 86,573 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper linkages are worn causing wiper arms to rub against bonnet

O/S/F wiper slightly split

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 81,012 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 75,557 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 69,858 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 69,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,635 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 63,635 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 56,816 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 56,816 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,057 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 51,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 45,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 45,411 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 45,411 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 40,813 miles

Offside 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 AET is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK51 AET, 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 AET is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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