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DK03 MKU

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,201 mi
Last recorded52,201 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 MKU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 52,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear has tread seperation

Pass 20 Jun 2017 51,722 miles

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

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 51,106 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar drop link bushes slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre has heavy tread seperation and splits in sidewall

offside front tyre on legal limit and heavily cracked

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and has heavy cracks in sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Jun 2015 50,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres perished

Fail 29 May 2014 49,577 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 29 May 2014 49,577 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 19 Jul 2013 48,732 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,863 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

discs slightly worn and pitted

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre worn close to limit and has a cut in the tread

Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,794 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, worn close to limit and has a cut in the tread

Fail 3 Aug 2011 46,794 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, worn close to limit and has a cut in the tread

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,659 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 44,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,820 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,391 miles

advise nsr tyre parished in sidewall

Pass 24 Aug 2007 27,741 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 21,963 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 21,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DK03 MKU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Lanos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 44,799 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 DK03 MKU, 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 23 years old, this Daewoo Lanos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK03 MKU registered?

DK03 MKU is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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