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E6 ABM

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

178,854 mi
Last recorded178,854 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 ABM
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2018 178,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged sensor ring broken (3.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip (bulb cover on top of battery) (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light indicates fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 164,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 164,086 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both mains to rear flexis (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 150,701 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 150,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Mar 2015 137,709 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 137,708 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes hanging on

Pass 10 Dec 2013 125,867 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 125,867 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2012 109,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wear uneven /close to limit in places

Fail 10 Dec 2012 109,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre wear uneven /close to limit in places

Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen damaged, but not considered to interfer with drivers vision at this time.

Pass 2 Oct 2010 72,975 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 72,970 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 53,810 miles

Offside Rear 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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E6 ABM is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 E6 ABM, 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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E6 ABM is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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