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W165 SMW

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,999 mi
Last recorded65,999 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 SMW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 65,999 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 65,999 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 64,797 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,782 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 59,782 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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W165 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W165 SMW, 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 W165 SMW registered?

W165 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 28 June 2000.

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