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EF55 DRX

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

48,696 mi
Last recorded48,696 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 DRX
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 48,696 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 48,695 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 48,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 48,417 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 47,857 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 47,857 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 47,006 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,295 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 46,264 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 45,909 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 45,909 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 45,329 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 44,724 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 43,809 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 43,794 miles

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

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted....

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 42,993 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 42,993 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 41,908 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 40,159 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 40,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 38,213 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 38,207 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 36,253 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 34,549 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,549 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 23,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 16,687 miles

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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EF55 DRX is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EF55 DRX, 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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What year was EF55 DRX registered?

EF55 DRX is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is EF55 DRX safe to buy?

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