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MD54 EPN

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,749 mi
Last recorded95,749 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD54 EPN
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 95,749 miles

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

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened Both sides rubber deteriorated no resulting in excessive play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive Steering rack covered in oil (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 89,633 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 79,901 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 79,901 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 75,810 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 75,808 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 70,252 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 66,107 miles

oil leak

slight play in nearside tie rod

Fail 5 Feb 2019 66,107 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

slight play in nearside tie rod

Pass 6 Feb 2018 61,520 miles

slight play in nearside tie rod

slight play in top mounts

Pass 10 Feb 2017 57,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 52,052 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,029 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,913 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 38,913 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 30,238 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 22,024 miles

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

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

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

advice off side front tyre 2mm in places plus side wall pitted

near side front tyre side wall pitted advice change 195/55/15 85t

Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,103 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 18,103 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 13,529 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2008 8,458 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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MD54 EPN 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 MD54 EPN, 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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MD54 EPN is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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