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LC05 OBL

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

71,975 mi
Last recorded71,975 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC05 OBL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 71,975 miles

Front Upper strut top mountings / bearings noisy both sides

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake lever high

Pass 5 Nov 2024 61,071 miles

Front Upper strut top mounts noisy /dry both sides

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever high

Fail 30 Oct 2024 61,050 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed hose chaffing on fuel filler pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Upper strut top mounts noisy /dry both sides

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

parking brake lever high

Pass 2 Nov 2023 49,931 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Dry bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 49,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Dry bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 38,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 27,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 26,977 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 26,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,135 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 25,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 24,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,692 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 23,221 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 21,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,246 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,246 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 15,854 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 15,854 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 14,433 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 12,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2008 10,133 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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LC05 OBL is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LC05 OBL, 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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LC05 OBL is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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