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VX52 DMZ

2002 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

68,264 mi
Last recorded68,264 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Daewoo Lanos49,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX52 DMZ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 68,264 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f fuel pipe + brake pipe corroding

oil leak from oil filter

slight blow @ rear exhaust joint

Fail 8 Nov 2016 68,264 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

o/s/f fuel pipe + brake pipe corroding

oil leak from oil filter

slight blow @ rear exhaust joint

Pass 14 Nov 2015 67,230 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 67,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,257 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 64,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 63,539 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 63,539 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,038 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 62,038 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,737 miles

nearside rear tyre begining to crack on side walls

Pass 17 Nov 2009 57,788 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 57,788 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 55,002 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 55,002 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,610 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,543 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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VX52 DMZ is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 VX52 DMZ, 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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VX52 DMZ is a 2002 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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