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VU51 XWF

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Blue Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

47,678 mi
Last recorded47,678 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 XWF
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 47,678 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brakes spongy

Fail 19 Oct 2021 47,678 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brakes spongy

Pass 20 Oct 2020 44,739 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 44,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal feels spongy

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 42,442 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 42,441 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

eml light on

Pass 23 Oct 2018 39,136 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 39,136 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,869 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 25,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 24,463 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 23,669 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 22,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 22,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,287 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,308 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,444 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 19,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 17,980 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 17,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 17,028 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 16,126 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,136 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 15,136 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 15,136 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XWF is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Blue with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 VU51 XWF, 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 XWF registered?

VU51 XWF is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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