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Y556 YKJ

2001 Daewoo Lanos

Red Petrol 1349cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,578 mi
Last recorded64,578 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 2001 Daewoo Lanos53,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY556 YKJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,349cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 64,578 miles

Oil leak

o/s front wing damage

Fail 10 Nov 2010 64,578 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

front disc pads low

o/s front wing damage

surface cracks o/s rear tyre,suggest renew

Pass 4 Sep 2009 60,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,364 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,360 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2007 42,437 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 42,437 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2006 31,071 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 28,856 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear 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.

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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Y556 YKJ is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos in Red with a 1,349cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,335 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 Y556 YKJ, 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 25 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y556 YKJ registered?

Y556 YKJ is a 2001 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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