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FM03 VMA

2003 Daewoo Lanos

Green Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,111 mi
Last recorded106,111 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Lanos44,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 VMA
MakeDaewoo
ModelLanos
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 106,111 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temp feul cap fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2014 106,111 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

temp feul cap fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,491 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2013 99,491 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 91,884 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 83,084 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes at rear.

Nearside front tyre near limit.

Pass 22 Feb 2010 68,110 miles

Exhaust slightly blowing.

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 54,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 47,782 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,851 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,548 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2006 30,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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FM03 VMA is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos in Green with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FM03 VMA, 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 FM03 VMA registered?

FM03 VMA is a 2003 Daewoo Lanos, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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