Daewoo Lanos

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 5 model years from 362 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

71%

Total Tests

362

Model Years

1998 to 2002

Years Covered

About the Daewoo Lanos

The Daewoo Lanos was MOT tested 362 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 5 model years (1998 to 2002), with an average pass rate of 71%. That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1998) averages 59,456 miles, while the newest (2002) averages 65,384 miles.

Compared to the Daewoo brand average of 67%, the Lanos performs 4 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Daewoo range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1349cc)

£1,398

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£500

Total per year£2,153

Per month£179/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2002 details

How reliable is the Daewoo Lanos?

vs average of all models-11% (82% avg)

vs Daewoo brand average+4% (67% avg)

Daewoo Lanos by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2002	71%	55	65,384 mi
2001	62%	39	60,618 mi
2000	69%	97	76,193 mi
1999	83%	84	53,166 mi
1998	72%	87	59,456 mi

Questions about the Daewoo Lanos

Is the Daewoo Lanos reliable?

Across its 5 model years in our data (1998 to 2002), the Daewoo Lanos averages a 71% MOT pass rate, from 362 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 11 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.