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BJ54 NMU

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

82,103 mi
Last recorded82,103 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 NMU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 82,103 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 82,101 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak top radiator hose ()

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 lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 77,018 miles

Rear BOTH REAR DISC COVERS RUSTED AWAY

Fail 29 Jul 2019 77,016 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear BOTH REAR DISC COVERS RUSTED AWAY

Pass 8 Aug 2018 75,048 miles

FRONT & REAR TYRES DIFFERENT SIZES

Fail 8 Aug 2018 75,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,626 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 67,625 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 61,865 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 61,864 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring (3.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 55,064 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 44,712 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack damp

Pass 24 Jul 2013 38,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 31,444 miles

Both front tyres low and slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 31,442 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres low and slightly wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,733 miles

offside and nearside handbrake cable bracket insure

Pass 14 Jul 2010 23,255 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 23,230 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake bind just acceptable

Pass 13 Jul 2009 17,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 14,202 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 14,120 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 14,120 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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BJ54 NMU is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2004 Daewoo Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 48,889 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 BJ54 NMU, 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 22 years old, this Daewoo Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ54 NMU is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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