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GY54 VTJ

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

119,164 mi
Last recorded119,164 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 VTJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 119,164 miles

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s hand brake cable not fixed to car

Fail 9 Oct 2015 119,164 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Rear brake disc corroding

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s hand brake cable not fixed to car

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,410 miles

Spare tyre defective

exhaust flexi has lots of movement

n/s number plate light out but now on

o/s front brake has slight drag

o/s outer cvboot has greese on but can not find a hole

o/s rear steel rim not ali

toys on interior mirror

Fail 29 Sep 2014 101,408 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

exhaust flexi has lots of movement

n/s number plate light out but now on

o/s front brake has slight drag

o/s outer cvboot has greese on but can not find a hole

toys on interior mirror

Pass 8 Oct 2013 89,745 miles

nsr tyre perished and worn low

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,361 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,361 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,202 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 65,098 miles

2 handbrake to vehicle body cable mounts broken

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear brake discs pitted/scored

flint/stone in nearside front caliper carrier

front brake discs slightly worn

moisture in nearside headlamp lens

very slight bind/sqeal from offside rear brake may require futher investigation

Pass 11 Sep 2009 55,827 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 55,827 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 38,479 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 38,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 23,235 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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GY54 VTJ is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY54 VTJ, 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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What year was GY54 VTJ registered?

GY54 VTJ is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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