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FG04 XGJ

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XGJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 72,342 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general signs of corrosion on all suspension componets

Fail 19 Jan 2022 72,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

general signs of corrosion on all suspension componets

Pass 12 Jan 2021 71,381 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 71,371 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,655 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 70,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 69,278 miles

Both headlamp lenses misting

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension components front and rear corroded

Under body corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,277 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both headlamp lenses misting

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension components front and rear corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2018 67,348 miles

Imbalance on hand brake application

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Wiper split

Fail 8 Jan 2018 67,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot Strut top (2.7.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal Pipes into rack (2.3.3b)

Imbalance on hand brake application

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Rear Wiper split

Pass 5 Jan 2017 65,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both tyres - cracking and perrishing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 65,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside and offside - outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside - front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine ()

Rear both tyres - cracking and perrishing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 63,128 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2016 63,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2015 60,613 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 195,545 miles

Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2014 58,293 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on the edge

oil leak

white furring on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2014 58,293 miles

both front tyres worn on the edge

oil leak

white furring on offside rear brake pipe

Pass 22 Apr 2013 56,888 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 51,789 miles

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

o/s door mirror damaged but rear veiw ok

Fail 14 Apr 2012 51,785 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s door mirror damaged but rear veiw ok

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,834 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 44,834 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 36,810 miles

steering rack damp with oil

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 36,810 miles

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

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 28 Apr 2009 28,330 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 28,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 20,520 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 14,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,026 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 XGJ is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XGJ, 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 XGJ is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 26 April 2004.

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