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FG04 HCL

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 HCL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,528 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes heavily greased

rear brakes corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 77,511 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes heavily greased

rear brakes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2017 77,464 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side of fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 70,604 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 63,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 63,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 50,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and damaged on sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2012 50,267 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and damaged on sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2012 45,197 miles

parking brake lever slightly high travel when operated

Pass 7 Dec 2010 39,072 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 39,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 33,307 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking in between treads

Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,971 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)

offside rear tyre cracking slightly in between treads

Pass 7 Dec 2007 22,736 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 16,883 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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FG04 HCL is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FG04 HCL, 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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FG04 HCL is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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