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FG05 DMZ

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

55,212 mi
Last recorded55,212 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 DMZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 55,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases baffles loose and rattling (7.1.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Oct 2016 55,212 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases baffles loose and rattling (7.1.2)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides front (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2015 52,110 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,110 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

small cracks between treads and side walls of offside rear tyre

small cracks in power steering pump drive belt

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,589 miles

Oil leak

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

slight sidewall damage to offside raer tyre

Fail 22 Mar 2014 47,589 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre

slight sidewall damage to offside front tyre

slight sidewall damage to offside raer tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,180 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 13 Mar 2013 44,180 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

air bag light on

Fail 14 Mar 2012 41,064 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SRS light on

Pass 14 Mar 2012 41,064 miles

SRS light on

Fail 13 Mar 2012 41,061 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

SRS light on

Pass 14 Mar 2011 35,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

airbag light on

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 25,258 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,258 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 19,537 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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FG05 DMZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FG05 DMZ, 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 FG05 DMZ registered?

FG05 DMZ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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