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DE05 LFV

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,689 mi
Last recorded71,689 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 LFV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 71,689 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

all prescribed corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2019 71,689 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

all prescribed corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 69,920 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 69,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,631 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,475 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 56,718 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 56,718 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2014 52,385 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 46,831 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,831 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 40,189 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 40,189 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 34,005 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 20 Apr 2011 34,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

eml light on

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,545 miles

Front bake pads about 80% worn

Slight play in o/s/f top mount bush

Pass 16 Apr 2009 20,356 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 16,166 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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DE05 LFV is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DE05 LFV, 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 DE05 LFV registered?

DE05 LFV is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is DE05 LFV safe to buy?

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