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EF05 XRL

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,740 mi
Last recorded116,740 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 XRL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 116,740 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracked

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside and nearside rear outer sills corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 114,286 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 114,278 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 110,672 miles

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 107,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 106,833 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 100,442 miles

Nearside Rear STEEL WHEEL FITTED

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,527 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2015 93,485 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jun 2014 87,028 miles

Both front tyre's are wearing on both shoulders.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre punctured. Stone in outer shoulder and not repairable. Tyre size=195/55-R15 85V

Offside rear tyre is going out of shape on the inner shoulder.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 87,028 miles

Both front tyre's are wearing on both shoulders.

Offside front tyre punctured. Stone in outer shoulder and not repairable. Tyre size=195/55-R15 85V

Offside rear tyre is going out of shape on the inner shoulder.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 76,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 76,105 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 63,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Fail 20 Jun 2012 63,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

Pass 23 Jun 2011 51,433 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 51,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 39,166 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jun 2008 11,815 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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EF05 XRL is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 EF05 XRL, 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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EF05 XRL is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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