Daewoo Lacetti Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Daewoo Lacetti reliable? We analysed 37,774 real MOT tests across 2,923 vehicles to find out.
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The Daewoo Lacetti is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, registration plate lamp not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Daewoo Lacetti.
Daewoo Lacetti Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Daewoo Lacetti. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Daewoo Lacetti MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Daewoo Lacetti to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Daewoo Lacetti Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Daewoo Lacetti fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Daewoo Lacetti Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Daewoo Lacetti owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Daewoo Lacetti MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Daewoo Lacetti year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 13,758 | 70.7% | 31,688 | 48,569 | 69,719 |
| 2004 | 24,003 | 69.7% | 32,227 | 48,889 | 68,745 |
How Long Does a Daewoo Lacetti Last?
Based on 2,923 Daewoo Lacetti vehicles on UK roads.
Daewoo Lacetti Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Daewoo Lacetti MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Daewoo Lacetti
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
70.7% MOT pass rate from 13,758 tests
69.7% MOT pass rate from 24,003 tests
The best year to buy a used Daewoo Lacetti is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 70.7% across 13,758 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 69.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Daewoo Lacetti Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daewoo Lacetti THIS CAR | 70.1% | 37,774 | 48,796 mi | 22 yrs |
| Daewoo Matiz | 65.9% | 724,041 | 47,634 mi | 28 yrs |
| Daewoo Lanos | 67.4% | 343,953 | 59,771 mi | 29 yrs |
| Daewoo Kalos | 69.7% | 139,896 | 49,806 mi | 23 yrs |
| Kawasaki GPZ500S | 79.3% | 24,333 | 23,283 mi | 39 yrs |
Compared to the Daewoo Matiz (65.9% pass rate) and the Daewoo Lanos (67.4% pass rate), the Daewoo Lacetti outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The Daewoo Lacetti has an overall MOT pass rate of 70.1% across 37,774 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Daewoo Lacetti are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (1,635 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (1,510), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (1,169). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Daewoo Lacetti owner drives around 5,383 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Daewoo Lacetti models stay on UK roads for around 22 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.