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VK51 UPX

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,752 mi
Last recorded52,752 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 52,752 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 52,752 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wheel tight to rotate

offside rear wheel tight to rotate

Fail 19 Jun 2014 52,100 miles

o/s rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

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

power steering pipe running along under side of radiator, corroding.

slight leak from power steering rack

slight play in steering colum top

Pass 19 Jun 2014 52,100 miles

o/s rear wheel slightly tight to rotate

power steering pipe running along under side of radiator, corroding.

slight leak from power steering rack

slight play in steering colum top

Pass 11 Jun 2013 50,423 miles

Brake performance is down on O/S/R foot brake

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,033 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wiper unservicable

slight bind in offside rear wheel

slight movement in steering rack mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,631 miles

n/s/f tyre low,n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,131 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres close to wear bars

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Fail 28 Oct 2009 45,131 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres close to wear bars

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Oct 2008 42,790 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 42,788 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f rim buckle

Pass 24 Oct 2007 40,219 miles

n/s/f inner wheel rim buckle

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Oct 2005 35,535 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 UPX is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

VK51 UPX is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 8 December 2001.

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