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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Daewoo Lanos. Check any Lanos by registration number below.

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86.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.5%

vs Daewoo Avg

13

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Daewoo Lanos — MOT Reliability Overview

The Daewoo Lanos has an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, which is 3.5 percentage points above the Daewoo brand average of 83.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Lanos is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired. If you are preparing your Lanos for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Daewoo Lanos, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Daewoo Lanos performs at MOT across different model years.

2008

Based on 70 vehicles

90.0%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%

2006

Based on 71 vehicles

85.9%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

2005

Based on 79 vehicles

92.4%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

Mileage at 10yr

149k mi

2004

Based on 58 vehicles

86.2%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2003

Based on 487 vehicles

90.6%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

2002

Based on 1,638 vehicles

88.3%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

17.0%

Mileage at 10yr

102k mi

2001

Based on 1,684 vehicles

89.7%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

34.5%

Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

2000

Based on 4,168 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

6.8%

Retest Rate

31.1%

Mileage at 10yr

104k mi

1999

Based on 5,450 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

15.1%

Mileage at 10yr

105k mi

1998

Based on 6,413 vehicles

86.8%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

26.1%

Mileage at 10yr

115k mi

1997

Based on 2,513 vehicles

85.8%Excellent
Daewoo average: 83.1%

1996

Based on 210 vehicles

82.9%Good
Daewoo average: 83.1%

0

Based on 297 vehicles

73.1%Average
Daewoo average: 83.1%
Mileage at 5yr

65k mi

Top MOT Failures — Daewoo Lanos

The most common reasons a Daewoo Lanos fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

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The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

11.2%
Daewoo Lanos Common Faults & Repair Costs

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84.9% pass rate

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90.9% pass rate

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92.0% pass rate

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77.8% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Daewoo Lanos

Daewoo Lanos — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Daewoo Lanos MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Lanos?
The average MOT pass rate for the Daewoo Lanos is 86.7% compared to the Daewoo average of 83.1%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Daewoo Lanos?
The most common MOT failures on the Daewoo Lanos are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (11.2%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Daewoo Lanos reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 86.7%, the Daewoo Lanos is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Daewoo Lanos?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Daewoo Lanos?
Typical mileage for the Daewoo Lanos: 95,701 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Lanos to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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