MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,980 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
airbag light stays on
battery insecure
interior mirror not fitted
oil pressure switch flashing
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
airbag light stays on
battery insecure
interior mirror not fitted
oil level not showing on dip stick topped up
oil pressure switch flashing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
engine has air leak when running
Oil leak
air bag warning light on
offside and nearside front abs sensors rubbing on drive/shaft pick up rings
offside wiper wheel box worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
air bag warning light on
offside and nearside front abs sensors rubbing on drive/shaft pick up rings
offside wiper wheel box worn
Battery insecure
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
long travel on parking brake
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
long travel on parking brake
How Reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?
Based on 343,953 MOT tests across 41,564 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W173 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W173 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 W173 SMW registered?
W173 SMW is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 28 June 2000.
Is W173 SMW safe to buy?
The MOT history for W173 SMW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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