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VK51 UPE

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,436 mi
Last recorded75,436 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 UPE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 75,436 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 66,873 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2012 58,043 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brakes out of balance

service brake just met requirements for mot

Fail 26 Oct 2012 58,043 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 50,806 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,286 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)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 41,040 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,400 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,488 miles

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

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,030 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2005 18,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 18,989 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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VK51 UPE is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UPE, 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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What year was VK51 UPE registered?

VK51 UPE is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 15 November 2001.

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