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EX55 JWU

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,825 mi
Last recorded86,825 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 JWU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 86,825 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 85,409 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,347 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2023 83,292 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot has a pin hole

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured

Fail 23 Aug 2022 80,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inside edge and unevenly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer drive shaft boot has a pin hole

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc discoloured

parking brake travel

Pass 31 Aug 2021 75,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner 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))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,351 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 65,142 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 65,136 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

LONG TRAVEL ON THE HAND BRAKE LEVER

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 59,135 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 53,699 miles

BEARING NOISE IN THE AREA OF THE ALTERNATOR BELT

BRAKES SQUEAK

OIL LEAKS

Offside PARKING BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 47,765 miles

nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Aug 2016 47,765 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,411 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

OIL LEAKS

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 42,411 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak BOTH FRONT (2.7.3)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

O/S REAR FOOT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE

OIL LEAKS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 38,400 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield fixings are corroded and some are broken

exhaust is corroded

front bumper is damaged

long travel on the hand brake lever

steering rack and gaiters are damp

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,971 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield mounting brackets are corroded

front bumper is damaged

o/s front brake is slower to operate

steering rack gaiters are damp

Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,523 miles

front bumper is damaged

steering rack gaiters are damp

wheel rims are scored

Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,994 miles

Oil leak

front bumper is damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 21,576 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper is damaged

front tyre wear is uneven

Pass 10 Sep 2009 15,675 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2009 15,675 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2008 11,073 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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EX55 JWU is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX55 JWU, 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 EX55 JWU registered?

EX55 JWU is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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