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BF05 BUW

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,013 mi
Last recorded75,013 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 BUW
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 75,013 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear disc and pade low and pitted.

Fail 29 May 2019 75,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear disc and pade low and pitted.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 72,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 65,727 miles

All under body slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 65,725 miles

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

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

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

All under body slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 59,288 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,190 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,232 miles

Oil leak

h/brake needs ajusting

Pass 26 Jun 2013 50,355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,482 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 37,457 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking

very slight bulge in offside front outer sidewall of tyre

wiper blades only just clearing screen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,829 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 26,850 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2008 13,388 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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BF05 BUW is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BF05 BUW, 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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BF05 BUW is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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