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DA55 EEV

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

84,509 mi
Last recorded84,509 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 EEV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 84,509 miles

front tyres different sizes to rears

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Fail 20 Jul 2026 84,488 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated pressure checked and adjusted (5.2.3 (l))

front tyres different sizes to rears

headlamp images becoming poor

slight lift in front strut top mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2025 82,942 miles

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer brake pad worn to approx. 2-3mm

Fail 1 Jul 2025 82,942 miles

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front brake discs corroded

headlamp images becoming poor

o/s handbrake efficiency slightly lower than n/s

o/s steering rack boot deteriorated

o/s/f outer sill corroded

o/s/r outer brake pad worn to approx. 2-3mm

Pass 9 Jul 2024 81,520 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front and rear bumpers damaged

headlamp images becoming poor

Fail 1 Jul 2024 81,453 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

front and rear bumpers damaged

headlamp images becoming poor

Pass 7 Jul 2023 80,314 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s headlamp image becoming poor

n/s/r outer sill staring to corrode

o/s outer sill starting to corrode

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake disc

Pass 15 Jul 2022 79,432 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

headlamp images becoming poor

rear outer sills starting to corrode

u/v dye stain on a/c compressor

Fail 11 Jul 2022 79,396 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))

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

headlamp images becoming poor

rear outer sills starting to corrode

u/v dye stain on a/c compressor

Pass 20 Jul 2021 78,236 miles

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

headlamp images becoming poor

o/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

Pass 31 Jul 2020 73,254 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r tyre cracked with nail in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Fail 31 Jul 2020 73,254 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

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

headlamp images becoming poor

n/s/r tyre cracked with nail in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread

Pass 19 Mar 2019 71,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 68,327 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front and rear tyres different sizes

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with no visible tread on edges

oily residue on steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2017 64,085 miles

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

front tyres different sizes to rears

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,764 miles

Engine covers fitted

Rear brake discs showing signs of binding

Rear tyres different size to front axle

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Apr 2016 59,760 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted

Rear brake discs showing signs of binding

Rear tyres different size to front axle

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2015 54,312 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Different size tyres fitted from front to rear axles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake travel high

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,312 miles

Auxiliary belt deteriorated

Different size tyres fitted from front to rear axles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside rear brake shows signs of over heating

Pass 9 Apr 2014 49,855 miles

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

exhaust flexi joint worn

o/s/r brake disc and pads show signs of overheating

slightly long handbrake travel

Fail 8 Apr 2014 49,855 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

exhaust flexi joint worn

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall cracked

o/s/r brake disc and pads show signs of overheating

slightly long handbrake travel

Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,135 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 44,135 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,252 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 37,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2009 34,096 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,096 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 30,650 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Dec 2008 30,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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DA55 EEV is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 DA55 EEV, 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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DA55 EEV is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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