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PL04 WDE

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2025
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

89,358 mi
Last recorded89,358 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL04 WDE
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2025 89,358 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor strength plate (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack/Pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 86,199 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 86,186 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 82,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 81,997 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,123 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 78,001 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 75,322 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 75,318 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 72,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 70,306 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 70,302 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 16 Jul 2018 64,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2017 58,711 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 50,286 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 50,286 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,178 miles

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

nearside strut top bearing noisey

offside strut top bearing noisey

Fail 23 Jun 2015 48,177 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside strut top bearing noisey

offside strut top bearing noisey

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,095 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 45,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,688 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Jul 2013 40,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jun 2012 36,732 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 32,550 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,583 miles

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

nearside hand brake cable support broken

Fail 1 Jul 2009 24,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 24,331 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 20,721 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 17,011 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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PL04 WDE is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PL04 WDE, 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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PL04 WDE is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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