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GJ05 VPE

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

129,859 mi
Last recorded129,859 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 VPE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 129,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor pan Corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jul 2026 129,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Floor pan Corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 123,774 miles

Coolant leak on engine (possible water pump needs further investigation)

Nearside Front Floor pan Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 123,774 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak on engine (possible water pump needs further investigation)

Nearside Front Floor pan Corroded

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,135 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 116,135 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 107,184 miles

Both Front ABS sensors rings corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 107,184 miles

Both Front ABS sensors rings corroded

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 101,086 miles

Central Exhaust corroded plus front flexi worn

Front ABS sensors rings corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Fail 19 Jul 2022 101,086 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust corroded plus front flexi worn

Front ABS sensors rings corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Ends split (3.4 (b) (i))

tow ball not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jul 2021 95,727 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + deteriorated advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lift on front top struts mountings

Fail 14 Jul 2021 95,727 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear slight brake drag

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + deteriorated advise replace (5.2.3 (d) (i))

lift on front top struts mountings

Pass 22 Jul 2020 90,989 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 90,989 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Requires replacing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,305 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding slight

all the exhaust generally corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2019 84,305 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake binding slight

all the exhaust generally corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 79,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system pick up ring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system pick up ring corroded

steering rack has signs of a possible leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 79,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system pick up ring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system pick up ring corroded

steering rack has signs of a possible leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 73,294 miles

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

both rear tyres have possible punctures [nails in them]

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,321 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 61,303 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Pass 19 Mar 2015 61,303 miles

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

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

nearside rear tyre showing signs of deterioration [cracking/splitting]

Pass 18 Mar 2014 55,514 miles

centre exhaust starting to corrode and deteriorate

nsr tyre starting to split and deteriorate

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,202 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,153 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,763 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,033 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 Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxiliary drive belt perished

both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges

road tax currently displayed on vehicle expires in 10 (or less) days

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,917 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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 28 Mar 2008 23,768 miles

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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GJ05 VPE is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GJ05 VPE, 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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GJ05 VPE is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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