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SE54 BUW

2005 Daewoo Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

53,111 mi
Last recorded53,111 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Daewoo Lacetti48,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE54 BUW
MakeDaewoo
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 53,111 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 53,111 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,120 miles

dampness on engine

dampness on power steering rack(suspect engine oil)

engine warning light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake near end of working travel

heat shields loose on exhaust

nearside rear brake noisy

oil leak from engine

rear tyres have slight uneven wear(2.5mm)

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,116 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)

dampness on engine

dampness on power steering rack(suspect engine oil)

engine warning light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake near end of working travel

heat shields loose on exhaust

nearside rear brake noisy

oil leak from engine

rear tyres have slight uneven wear(2.5mm)

tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 29 Jun 2010 41,876 miles

TYRE SIZE 195/55/15

both handbrake mounts adrift

heat shield clips missing

nearside front tyre on 1.8mm(low)

rear tyres getting low

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Jun 2009 36,402 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 36,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 27,304 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 27,283 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SE54 BUW is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 SE54 BUW, 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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SE54 BUW is a 2005 Daewoo Lacetti, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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