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VU51 XOT

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,345 mi
Last recorded51,345 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XOT
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 51,345 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,101 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine braeather pipe split

rear exhaust slightly corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 14 Mar 2011 44,166 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 44,153 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 40,539 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,558 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 34,558 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2007 31,257 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,955 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 23,923 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre slightly distorted

Fail 6 Sep 2005 20,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,072 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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VU51 XOT is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VU51 XOT, 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 VU51 XOT registered?

VU51 XOT is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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