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EF54 VYU

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,766 mi
Last recorded88,766 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 VYU
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 88,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

upper shock mount play both sides

Pass 12 Mar 2024 81,087 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 64,522 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,146 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 50,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 44,147 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin evidence of a brake bind but not binding now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

slight PAS leak at rack

slight oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2020 44,147 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin evidence of a brake bind but not binding now (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel

slight PAS leak at rack

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 32,851 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2018 23,659 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 19,837 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 19,490 miles

topped up washer fluid (water only)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 18,409 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2014 16,972 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 16,972 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 15,415 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012
Pass 10 Jan 2011 12,201 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 10,029 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 8,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 8,063 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 6,236 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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EF54 VYU is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF54 VYU, 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 EF54 VYU registered?

EF54 VYU is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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