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FH54 EVL

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 EVL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 74,318 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 74,317 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 65,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside handbrake force low

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake backing plate missing

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,053 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn possible under size

both front abs brake rings badly corroded

brake pipes have protective coatings

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

slight oil leak

suspension components corroded ( not excessive)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 58,053 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all flexis (3.6.B.4e)

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn possible under size

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (2.4.G.1)

both front abs brake rings badly corroded

engine and underside covers fitted

exhaust system corroded

n/s and o/s/r trailing and lower arms corroded

steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,118 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs worn

osr tyre wearing on edges

slight play in nsf macpherson strut

Fail 4 Dec 2015 55,118 miles

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

both front tyres close to legal limit and worn on edges

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs worn

ns and os rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

osr tyre wearing on edges

slight play in nsf macpherson strut

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 9 Dec 2014 53,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges

o/s/r tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2013 51,957 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 51,957 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2012 50,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 50,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 46,605 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 42,933 miles

aux drive belt cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,rear slight wear

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

oil leak on engine/transmission

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight movement front suspension top mounts

Fail 11 Dec 2010 42,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

aux drive belt cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

exhaust corroding

front brake discs worn,rear slight wear

metal brake pipes not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers

oil leak on engine/transmission

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight movement front suspension top mounts

Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,824 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,900 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 34,840 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 28,284 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)

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

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

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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FH54 EVL is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH54 EVL, 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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FH54 EVL is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 27 December 2004.

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