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CE56 BJV

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,022 mi
Last recorded76,022 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE56 BJV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 76,022 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

general under body corrosion

headlamp lenses cloudy

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2024 76,020 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

general under body corrosion

headlamp lenses cloudy

nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking grease

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2023 74,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play top mounts

Fail 11 Sep 2023 74,077 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front upper top mounts play detected

General underbody corrosion present

Headlamps cloudy

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Suspension joints play detected

Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,113 miles

Corrosion present in both front inner arches

Exhaust system rusty

General under body corrosion present

Nearside front tyre wearing low

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Slight play in front suspension mounts

Slight play in steering system

Pass 23 Sep 2021 70,036 miles

Slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 14 Sep 2020 68,607 miles

Both front top mounts slight lift and play

Both rear shock absorbers very weak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 66,769 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 66,762 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside rear brake disc in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2018 63,215 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Oil level high

Sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 63,214 miles

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Oil level high

Sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2017 60,999 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly leaking

Oil leaks

Rear handbrake slightly grabbing

Pass 26 Jul 2016 57,415 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 45 r16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

various oil leaks

Pass 4 Aug 2015 54,046 miles

oil leaks

Fail 3 Aug 2015 54,046 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 29 Aug 2014 50,441 miles

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 50,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f wheel rim damaged

Pass 2 Sep 2013 44,490 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,334 miles

both rear tyres perished 205/45/16

nearside number plate light dim

Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,595 miles

both front tyres nearing limit and o/s/f inner sidewall cut. 205x45x16

Fail 8 Sep 2010 29,173 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/s number plate light is a bit dimmer than o/s.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links.

There is a small amount of oil at the joint between the engine & the gearbox.

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,173 miles

N/s number plate light is a bit dimmer than o/s.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar links.

There is a small amount of oil at the joint between the engine & the gearbox.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,426 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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CE56 BJV is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 51,806 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 CE56 BJV, 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 20 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CE56 BJV is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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