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BJ55 LCX

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,040 mi
Last recorded49,040 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 LCX
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jan 2016 49,040 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2014 44,872 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 41,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 41,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge + cuts in outer sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 35,644 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 30,175 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 25,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 25,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,213 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 12,298 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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BJ55 LCX is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ55 LCX, 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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What year was BJ55 LCX registered?

BJ55 LCX is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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