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HF54 NJJ

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

57,406 mi
Last recorded57,406 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF54 NJJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 57,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 57,124 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,883 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 55,652 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 55,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,058 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 54,827 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Jul 2020 54,563 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 14 May 2019 53,807 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 52,605 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 51,252 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 49,546 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 49,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2015 47,378 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 May 2014 45,681 miles

All tyres low on tread & looking old.

Pass 14 May 2013 43,213 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 43,211 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 40,371 miles

PARTS OF EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

REAR BACK PLATES CORRODED

SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 12 May 2011 37,503 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 37,501 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 34,312 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 34,302 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,551 miles

n/s/r inner tyre wall cracked

slight play in o/s/f strut top mount

Pass 21 May 2008 29,033 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre 2-3mm

nearside rear tyre going flat, badly cracked & perished

Fail 21 May 2008 29,033 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty

nearside front tyre 2-3mm

nearside rear tyre going flat, badly cracked & perished

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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HF54 NJJ is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HF54 NJJ, 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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What year was HF54 NJJ registered?

HF54 NJJ is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 28 February 2005.

Is HF54 NJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF54 NJJ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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