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FA06 MGJ

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

70,077 mi
Last recorded70,077 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 MGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 70,077 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 22 Apr 2017 70,077 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,389 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 65,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 59,923 miles

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

front brake disc rusty on inner face

rear brake disc very rusty

rear brake pads worn very low

slight weap on power steering rack

Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,905 miles

engine light on

oil leak on engine

rear brake pads worn very low

slight oil leak on power steering rack/pipes

wipers worn

Pass 29 Jul 2014 55,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 55,603 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine managment light (on)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 48,693 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 48,691 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 41,000 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

airbag warning light (on)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,433 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,126 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 15,474 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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FA06 MGJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FA06 MGJ, 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 FA06 MGJ registered?

FA06 MGJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is FA06 MGJ safe to buy?

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