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AJ55 BCV

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,847 mi
Last recorded105,847 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BCV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2020 105,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 89,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre , nail in tread and cracking , 3 mm tread

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps very dim (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 88,420 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring broken (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre , nail in tread and cracking , 3 mm tread

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both lamps very dim (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 71,115 miles

both rear tyres cracks treads

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,695 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering rack and gaiters damp

Pass 9 Jul 2015 58,792 miles

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

offside steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 7 Jul 2014 45,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front nearside abs ring very rusty

steering rack gaiters damp

Pass 23 Jul 2013 32,980 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 32,980 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,274 miles

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

rear tyres age cracks

Pass 12 Oct 2011 18,451 miles

Tyres becoming slightly perished

Fail 12 Oct 2011 18,448 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 16,068 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 13,444 miles

Nearside rear foglamp damaged and repaired with tape

Fail 10 Nov 2009 13,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear foglamp damaged and repaired with tape

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 10,495 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Lacetti?

Based on 203,671 MOT tests across 15,288 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
5,616
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
15,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,485
Registration plate lamp not working 6,254
position lamp(s) not working 5,604
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,086
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,469
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AJ55 BCV is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 52,333 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Lacetti fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,485 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 BCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Lacetti typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ55 BCV is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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