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HG54 YKW

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

66,648 mi
Last recorded66,648 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG54 YKW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 66,648 miles

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2025 66,647 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Suspension has excessive up-lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Suspension has excessive up-lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust flexi worn

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 64,657 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 63,723 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 62,713 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 62,710 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 61,656 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 61,198 miles

centre exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (3mm)

Fail 2 Dec 2020 61,196 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

centre exhaust heatshield loose

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge (3mm)

Pass 2 Dec 2019 59,644 miles

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front strut upper attachment has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front strut upper attachment has slight play

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Fail 27 Nov 2019 59,640 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front strut upper attachment has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front strut upper attachment has slight play

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and stepped inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 55,247 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 52,732 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,208 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 47,035 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 21 Nov 2013 43,126 miles

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

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

o/s/r brake bind

Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,557 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 34,338 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 30,293 miles

Both rear tyres worn

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)

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

front wipers torn

slight weep at steering rack

surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,653 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,263 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Nov 2007 15,386 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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HG54 YKW is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 HG54 YKW, 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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HG54 YKW is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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