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BJ05 VDL

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,722 mi
Last recorded70,722 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 VDL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 70,722 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rusty under side

Fail 17 Mar 2021 70,712 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

rusty under side

Fail 8 Mar 2021 70,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack not properly attached bush incomplete (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All rear suspension components various corrosion and flaking solid at time of test

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting have free play

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 67,062 miles

Nearside Outer c/v boot pin holed & weaping

Offside of steering rack damp

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2018 63,008 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION IS CORRODED BUT SOLID AT TEST

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY [10MM]

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 63,008 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION IS CORRODED BUT SOLID AT TEST

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper TOP SUSPENSION MOUNT HAS SLIGHT PLAY [10MM]

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,181 miles

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

drive shaft abs rotors rusty

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 59,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit poor condition and nail (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

drive shaft abs rotors rusty

handbrake travel high

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 55,254 miles

Windscreen cracked out of swept area

Fail 16 Jun 2016 55,254 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen cracked out of swept area

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,374 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 50,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 45,605 miles

near side rear tyre and off side front tyres have wear to edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 40,276 miles

Noted, Both steering rack gaiters slightley damp with oil.

Pass 30 May 2012 35,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

air bag warn light illuminated

centre brake lamp one digit bulb incomplete

exhaust is rusty weak in places

o/s hand brake cable support is broken but function is ok

p steering belt worn/cracked

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

Pass 4 May 2011 29,570 miles

airbag light on

exhaust heat shield clamps corroded

power steering rack slight dampness - oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 29,570 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

exhaust heat shield clamps corroded

power steering rack slight dampness - oil leak

Fail 6 May 2010 24,549 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres both perished/poor condition

Pass 6 May 2010 24,549 miles

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

rear tyres both perished/poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2009 18,524 miles

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

rear tyres slightly perished 195/55/r15

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,691 miles

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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BJ05 VDL is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BJ05 VDL, 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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BJ05 VDL is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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