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FA07 GKE

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Red Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,541 mi
Last recorded104,541 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 GKE
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 104,541 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 99,555 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 99,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 94,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 94,796 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,234 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 90,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking badly all along the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 87,687 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,685 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,132 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 70,132 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,940 miles

Suspension components have a coating of rust

Fail 23 Jul 2020 57,938 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension components have a coating of rust

Pass 3 Aug 2019 48,331 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,544 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 36,930 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,804 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 23 Jul 2015 28,282 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 24,193 miles

slight leak from rack

Fail 17 Jul 2014 24,193 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

long hand brake travel

slight leak from rack

Pass 25 Jul 2013 20,728 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber damp

Pass 20 Jul 2012 17,845 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front wiper blades splitting

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Jul 2011 14,982 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

long hand brake travel

Pass 20 Jul 2010 11,527 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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FA07 GKE is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Red with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,993 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 FA07 GKE, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA07 GKE is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 July 2007.

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