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MT54 GZG

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

48,579 mi
Last recorded48,579 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT54 GZG
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 48,579 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 48,562 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 46,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

heavy corrosion underneath

Pass 26 Jan 2024 43,659 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded / various suspension components corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 43,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed / corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed / corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Underside of vehicle corroded / various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2023 42,231 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 40,598 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 38,583 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 38,583 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted lining adrift from pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 37,486 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 37,266 miles

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

o/s/ hand brake cable insecure

Fail 31 Jan 2019 37,266 miles

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

o/s/ hand brake cable insecure

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 37,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 34,928 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 33,397 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 31,120 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,599 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 26,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 25,838 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 24,274 miles

N/S/F tyre has slight fatigue cracks in outer side wall

auxillary drive belt perished

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,583 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,443 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 18,702 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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MT54 GZG 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 82.6%.

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 MT54 GZG, 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 MT54 GZG registered?

MT54 GZG is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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