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X185 DTJ

2000 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

103,388 mi
Last recorded103,388 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2000 Daewoo Lanos57,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 DTJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 103,388 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 103,369 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working N/s and o/s (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s and o/s. Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 103,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 102,741 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,295 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 102,271 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 101,867 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2021 101,848 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 103,454 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 103,434 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 100,906 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 100,880 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst whilstbrake perforfance test been cattied out (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 100,250 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,648 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 97,185 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 95,637 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 92,489 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 90,064 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 57,176 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 83,634 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 79,061 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 79,051 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 69,834 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 61,132 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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X185 DTJ is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X185 DTJ, 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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X185 DTJ is a 2000 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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