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DA05 KBU

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,909 mi
Last recorded62,909 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 KBU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 62,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 57,524 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 54,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, wearing on both edges, cracking and perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on the inner sidewall and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

steering rack is wet

Fail 23 Sep 2023 54,606 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, wearing on both edges, cracking and perishing and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked on the inner sidewall and over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

steering rack is wet

Pass 5 Oct 2022 52,391 miles

Front tyres different size to rears

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Slight travel on parking brake lever

Pass 5 Oct 2021 49,204 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 46,962 miles

Front 195/55/15 tyre sizes fitted on front axle

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear 195/60/15 tyre sizes fitted on rear axle

rear underside prescribed area corroded but not excessive

Pass 6 Apr 2019 42,733 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 42,730 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 42,664 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,378 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 42,378 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 42,377 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 41,369 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 40,680 miles

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

play / wear in both front strut top mounts.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 40,680 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

play / wear in both front strut top mounts.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,645 miles

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

wipers starting to smear

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,331 miles

front tyres starting to perish

front wipers smearing

Fail 21 Aug 2012 38,331 miles

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

Nearside 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)

front tyres starting to perish

front wipers smearing

Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,331 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 37,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 36,071 miles

exhaust & joints corroding.

front & rear brake discs worn & corroded & pitted.

front brake pads low.

front tyre pressures seem low.

nail in n/s/front tyre.

steering rack damp.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 23,166 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 13,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,408 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 13,235 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Wiper Blade Not clearing Screen

Fail 26 Apr 2008 12,863 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)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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DA05 KBU is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 DA05 KBU, 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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DA05 KBU is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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