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EX55 XFC

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,700 mi
Last recorded110,700 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 XFC
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 110,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,644 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 102,392 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2015 102,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,833 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 95,832 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,228 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 82,897 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Oct 2012 66,143 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner rear brake pads deteriorated

Fail 23 Oct 2012 66,143 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

inner rear brake pads deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2011 51,126 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 50,574 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on edges wall damage osf tyre woro on edges eml light on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,851 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 25,706 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2009 25,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 15,220 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 XFC is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EX55 XFC, 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 XFC registered?

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

Is EX55 XFC safe to buy?

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