2002 Daewoo Lanos — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 250 MOT tests, the 2002 Daewoo Lanos recorded a 73.6% pass rate. That is 1.2 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 27.6%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests against 8.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, washers and rigid brake pipes — headlamp alone was recorded 20 times.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 38.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 14.8% | 37 |
| 2 | Visibility | 8.8% | 22 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.8% | 22 |
| 4 | Suspension | 7.2% | 18 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 15 |
| 6 | Tyres | 5.6% | 14 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 20 |
| 2 | Washers | 17 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 17 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 17 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 12 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 38.4% | 96 |
| 2 | Tyres | 28.0% | 70 |
| 3 | Suspension | 23.6% | 59 |
| 4 | Other defects | 19.2% | 48 |
| 5 | Steering | 10.4% | 26 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 9.6% | 24 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 119 | 19.3% |
| 60-90k | 79 | 36.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 95 | 27.4% |
| 2022 | 69 | 30.4% |
| 2023 | 46 | 26.1% |
What to check before buying a 2002 Lanos
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 14.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (14.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (8.8% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Brakes (8.8% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2002 Daewoo Lanoss pass their MOT?
73.6% of the 250 2002 Daewoo Lanos MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2002 Daewoo Lanos?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 14.8% of tests, followed by visibility (8.8%).
Does the 2002 Lanos get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 19.3% in the 30-60k band to 36.7% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 250 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.