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BJ07 VTY

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

104,369 mi
Last recorded104,369 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ07 VTY
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 104,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 103,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill on arch corroded through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded next to suspension mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Floor not fully secure boot floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 97,691 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2025 97,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 94,827 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner/outer /both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering components corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Brake back plates corroded loose

Fail 3 Jul 2024 94,796 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule inner/outer /both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and outer (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner/outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Steering components corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Rear Brake back plates corroded loose

Pass 18 Jul 2023 91,293 miles

Both front Nearside/Offside roadsprings corroded

Both rear nearside/Offside rear roadsprings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front/Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main feed pipes/Rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2023 91,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 87,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed pipes and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 87,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main feed pipes and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 83,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,346 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

engine covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

Fail 9 Jul 2020 82,336 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake flexy hose ferrules corroded

engine covers/undertrays fitted

some brakepipes obscured

tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2019 78,890 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 78,890 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 75,000 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2018 74,956 miles

Exhaust system insecure down pipe to back box mountings broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2017 69,479 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 64,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disks lipped (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack has slight leak (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2016 64,239 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disks lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal power steering rack has slight leak (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 May 2015 58,325 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 52,477 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 May 2013 47,657 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 May 2013 47,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 29 May 2012 42,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 36,597 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 30,885 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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BJ07 VTY is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,993 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 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 BJ07 VTY, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ07 VTY is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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