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DS54 GWJ

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,035 mi
Last recorded86,035 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 GWJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,035 miles

slight corrosion on front discs

slight corrosion on rear back plates

slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,171 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/r brake backing plate corroded (not effecting brakes)

o/s/r brake backing plate corroded (not effecting brakes)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 72,171 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 72,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Handbrake has alot of travel

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

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

OSR wheel has slight brake bind

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 18 Feb 2011
Fail 15 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine mamanagement light illuminated

offside rear handbrake cable insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,823 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 46,823 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 31,369 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)

osr tyre has a screw in it

steering rack has slight oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2009 31,369 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

osr tyre has a screw in it

steering rack has slight oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,628 miles

Handbrake travel high.

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

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

One high level brake light bulb inoperative.

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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DS54 GWJ is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DS54 GWJ, 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 DS54 GWJ registered?

DS54 GWJ is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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