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SB54 VEL

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,923 mi
Last recorded88,923 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 VEL
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2015 88,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front inner arches rusty

Both rear tyres worn inner edges

Centre pipe heat shield loose

Dampness on steering rack

Front subframe rusty

Handbrake high

Locking nut stuck on o/s/f wheel

Mel on

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

O/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Radiator leaking

Slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,145 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 82,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 73,643 miles

both front roll bar links worn

o/s handbrake cable adrift

Fail 20 Sep 2013 73,643 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front roll bar links worn

o/s handbrake cable adrift

o/s handbrake reading low

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

airbag malfunction indicator lamp is on

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer walls

offside front tyre wearing on outer wall

Pass 5 Aug 2011 57,163 miles

Both front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted

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

Handbrake cable brackets broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2011 57,163 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Both front and rear brake discs are worn and pitted

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

Handbrake cable brackets broken

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,231 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 46,634 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 39,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 24 Nov 2008 39,506 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has cut on sidewall not deep enough to show cords

Pass 19 Nov 2007 31,643 miles

Airbag light on.

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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SB54 VEL is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB54 VEL, 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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SB54 VEL is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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