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Daewoo Lanos

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y231 ULCMOT history

Y231 ULC is a green petrol Daewoo Lanos first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
41,936 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,679 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y231 ULC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daewoo
Model
Lanos
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y231 ULC was last recorded at 41,936 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 590 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,346 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
590 miles
Average per year
1,679 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 41,936 miles
  • 2024 – 41,346 miles
  • 2023 – 40,542 miles
  • 2022 – 39,777 miles
  • 2021 – 38,786 miles
  • 2020 – 37,549 miles
  • 2019 – 34,116 miles
  • 2018 – 30,429 miles
  • 2017 – 28,118 miles
  • 2016 – 25,763 miles
  • 2015 – 23,887 miles
  • 2014 – 21,355 miles
  • 2013 – 18,614 miles
  • 2012 – 17,333 miles
  • 2011 – 16,301 miles
  • 2010 – 15,478 miles
  • 2009 – 14,689 miles
  • 2008 – 13,252 miles
  • 2007 – 10,859 miles
  • 2006 – 9,195 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,936 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,936 miles (+590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    41,936 miles
    Test number
    799364509365
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass41,346 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    41,346 miles
    Test number
    194063374847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,542 miles (+765)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    40,542 miles
    Test number
    801133974095
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass39,777 miles (+991)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    39,777 miles
    Test number
    161900541386
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass38,786 miles (+1,237)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    38,786 miles
    Test number
    553365034499
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass37,549 miles (+6)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,549 miles
    Test number
    606673129822
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail37,543 miles (+3,427)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,543 miles
    Test number
    207794227594
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass34,116 miles (+3,687)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,116 miles
    Test number
    261064785162
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass30,429 miles (+2,311)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    30,429 miles
    Test number
    571547092664
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass28,118 miles (+2,355)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    28,118 miles
    Test number
    495660953607
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  11. Pass25,763 miles (+1,876)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    25,763 miles
    Test number
    484966666032
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryClutch noisy
  12. Pass23,887 miles (+2,532)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,887 miles
    Test number
    625460115185
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass21,355 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    896335804127
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr tyre perished sidewall
  14. Fail21,355 miles (+2,741)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,355 miles
    Test number
    837225404122
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr tyre perished sidewall
  15. Pass18,614 miles (+1,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,614 miles
    Test number
    768161983014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass17,333 miles (+1,032)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    17,333 miles
    Test number
    957053782079
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall cracking
  17. Pass16,301 miles (+823)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    16,301 miles
    Test number
    429971691011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail15,478 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,478 miles
    Test number
    132372380094
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Pass15,478 miles (+789)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,478 miles
    Test number
    562302480042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,689 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    14,689 miles
    Test number
    122756099438
    • NoteN/S/F tyre cut to side wall and starting to perish
    • NoteN/S/R tyre starting to perish
  21. Fail14,689 miles (+1,437)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,689 miles
    Test number
    424326599057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/S/F tyre cut to side wall and starting to perish
    • NoteN/S/R tyre starting to perish
  22. Pass13,252 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    13,252 miles
    Test number
    531895788088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass10,859 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    10,859 miles
    Test number
    431457787066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,195 miles
    Test number
    420891886088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y231 ULC

Does Y231 ULC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y231 ULC expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y231 ULC?
The MOT on Y231 ULC expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y231 ULC done?
Y231 ULC was recorded at 41,936 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 1,679 miles a year.
Has Y231 ULC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y231 ULC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y231 ULC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on Y231 ULC find?
Y231 ULC passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, and 1 more.

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