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W598 UAB

2000 Daewoo Leganza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,002 mi
Last recorded60,002 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Leganza63,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 UAB
MakeDaewoo
ModelLeganza
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 60,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 60,002 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both tyres 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 58,762 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2025 58,762 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 56,833 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn BOTH (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn BOTH (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 56,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slightly perishing on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2022 56,060 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 55,636 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 55,636 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 55,475 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2019 54,835 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills.

Pass 10 Mar 2018 54,024 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills have covers fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2017 53,324 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 52,374 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,318 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 51,318 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,272 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,182 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides brake pipes to rear flexys slightly corroded

front exhaust flexible coupling deteriating

Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,775 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 45,904 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 45,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 44,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,623 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 39,242 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 May 2006 36,769 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Leganza?

Based on 62,068 MOT tests across 10,234 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
4,910
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
10,234
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,369
parking brake recording little or no effort 4,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,310
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,394
position lamp(s) not working 2,142
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W598 UAB is a 2000 Daewoo Leganza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2000 Daewoo Leganza models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 63,815 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Daewoo Leganza fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,369 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W598 UAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Leganza typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Daewoo Leganza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W598 UAB is a 2000 Daewoo Leganza, first registered on 8 April 2000.

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