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AJ54 UTK

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,418 mi
Last recorded98,418 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 UTK
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 98,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front head lamps misted

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 93,484 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 89,628 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 86,270 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both outer sills at rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2015 79,409 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 May 2014 72,192 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 72,192 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 65,155 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 65,153 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f bonnet hinge is siezed

Pass 16 May 2012 56,856 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 48,575 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 40,706 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 30,211 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 20,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel slightly high (adjusted)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,247 miles

handbrake travel slightly high (adjusted)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 17,960 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

How Reliable is the Daewoo Lacetti?

Based on 37,774 MOT tests across 2,923 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
5,383
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
2,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,635
Registration plate lamp not working 1,510
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,102
Stop lamp not working 1,044
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AJ54 UTK is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Daewoo Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 48,569 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Lacetti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,635 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ54 UTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Lacetti typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Daewoo Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJ54 UTK registered?

AJ54 UTK is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 11 January 2005.

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