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VK51 URC

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

142,241 mi
Last recorded142,241 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 URC
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2016 142,241 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded bulkhead (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe leaking bulkhead (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 135,023 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 134,880 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 128,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 128,288 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

emissions not tested

Pass 14 Jan 2013 122,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 115,062 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

strong advise offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorating/slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2012 115,062 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

strong advise offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorating/slightly damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2011 106,260 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2011 106,260 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light stays on

engine oil dipstick is broken

nearside front tyrte is wearong on outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2010 96,718 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 86,563 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre very slightly splitting in tyre tread

offside front wiper arm slight play

ossilation on both rear brakes

rear unit to offside rear not fully secure

slight split in offside rear side wall

steering rack very slight leak

very slight oil leak at engine bay

Pass 16 Jan 2008 76,846 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear outer sill slightly damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2006 62,234 miles

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 8 Nov 2006 62,234 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2006 50,724 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2006 50,724 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion started on brake pipes

front brake pads close to limit

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 URC is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 URC, 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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VK51 URC is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 February 2002.

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