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EX56 PVK

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

101,805 mi
Last recorded101,805 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 PVK
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 101,805 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2025 101,739 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 99,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 98,341 miles

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

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

Rear Reverse lamps not working.

Fail 15 Nov 2023 98,333 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Reverse lamps not working.

Pass 10 Nov 2022 96,281 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamps. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack slightly damp. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 94,176 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective low on pressure ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 94,176 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Spare tyre defective low on pressure ()

Pass 10 Nov 2020 91,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2019 88,454 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 88,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak Radiator ()

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 84,060 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 84,060 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 80,591 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 77,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bottom bracket broken

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Oil leak ()

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

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

advise front tyres 195/55/r15 and rear tyres 185/55/r15

brake pedal rubber worn

brakes front out of balance 20%

wipers a little smeary

Fail 11 Nov 2016 77,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

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 aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement cracking (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front bottom bracket broken

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

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

advise front tyres 195/55/r15 and rear tyres 185/55/r15

brake pedal rubber worn

brakes front out of balance 20%

wipers a little smeary

Pass 13 Nov 2015 72,675 miles

bad oil leak to n/s of engine

handbrake travel high

n/s headlamp lens deteriating

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/f brake disc slightly scored

o/s/r brake pad wearing low

oil filter deteriated, appears to be long overdue service

power steering rack damp

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2014 68,220 miles

slight damage to nearside front wheel rim and tyre sidewall[outer]

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,654 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 52,362 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 44,095 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,020 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 25,824 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 25,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre badly kerbed

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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EX56 PVK is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 EX56 PVK, 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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EX56 PVK is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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