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BT55 KJZ

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,149 mi
Last recorded83,149 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 KJZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 83,149 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all to rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,882 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension attachment has slight play

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 80,879 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper suspension attachment has slight play

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 77,854 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 77,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,686 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 72,684 miles

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 69,078 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 66,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 66,383 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn unevenly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,368 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2015 62,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2014 57,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 52,258 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 46,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,276 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,178 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 29,957 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 23,610 miles

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

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

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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BT55 KJZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT55 KJZ, 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 BT55 KJZ registered?

BT55 KJZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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