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VU51 XUA

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,895 mi
Last recorded100,895 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XUA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 100,895 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 100,895 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,350 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 91,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

managment light on

vac pipe slit on inlet manifold

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2012 78,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 65,728 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2010 63,443 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 50,148 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2009 50,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

nail in offside rear tyre - x2

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,802 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 33,268 miles

loud creaking noise heard from rear brakes when brake pedal depressed

Fail 13 Aug 2007 33,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

loud creaking noise heard from rear brakes when brake pedal depressed

Pass 7 Aug 2006 27,568 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 20,900 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 20,900 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 XUA is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XUA, 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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VU51 XUA is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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