MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,449 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion in o/s sill nut not holed
metal brake pipes greased making inspection difficult
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seat on shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion in o/s sill nut not holed
metal brake pipes greased making inspection difficult
slight play in both rear wheel bearings
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery secured with cable
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
battery secured with cable
Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside 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)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front and rear number plates starting to fade
front and rear number plates starting to fade
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?
Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W159 VGY is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
Across all 2000 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 57,901 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 W159 VGY, 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 26 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was W159 VGY registered?
W159 VGY is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 April 2000.
Is W159 VGY safe to buy?
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