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SE04 VLM

2004 Daewoo Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,730 mi
Last recorded81,730 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Daewoo Lacetti48,889 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE04 VLM
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 81,730 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,730 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 79,880 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 79,880 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 78,076 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 74,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 71,228 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s o/s (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear o/s brake pipe light rust

nail in n/s/r tyre

power steering rack damp

Fail 1 Dec 2017 71,228 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly n/s o/s (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear o/s brake pipe light rust

nail in n/s/r tyre

power steering rack damp

Pass 1 Dec 2016 68,031 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 68,031 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 64,453 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc outer surface

light rust rear brake lines

power steering rack unit damp

Fail 24 Nov 2014 60,425 miles

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

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

power rack unit damp o/s

Pass 24 Nov 2014 60,425 miles

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

power rack unit damp o/s

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,138 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 23 Nov 2012 50,368 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,097 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

power rack unit damp

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,097 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

power rack unit damp

Pass 26 Nov 2010 43,584 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 37,808 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 31,765 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 31,765 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,262 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 24,635 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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SE04 VLM is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti in Blue with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SE04 VLM, 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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What year was SE04 VLM registered?

SE04 VLM is a 2004 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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