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FG05 XNW

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

55,052 mi
Last recorded55,052 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG05 XNW
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2016 55,052 miles

engine light on

stearing rack damp

Fail 9 Mar 2016 55,052 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

stearing rack damp

Pass 11 Mar 2015 52,537 miles

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

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

engine light on

Fail 11 Mar 2015 52,537 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 48,380 miles

o/s/f wheel rim outer beed bent / dent in it

Fail 20 Mar 2014 48,380 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f wheel rim outer beed bent / dent in it

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,431 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 42,431 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,593 miles

gear box oil leak

power steering fluid low

Fail 23 Mar 2012 37,593 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

gear box oil leak

n/s rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

power steering fluid low

Pass 25 Mar 2011 32,805 miles

CHILDS SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R, NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 32,789 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

CHILDS SEATS FITTED TO N/S/R AND O/S/R, NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF ADULT BELTS.

METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE CORRODED.

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,346 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,318 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 20,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Mar 2009 20,762 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

travel on handbrake

Pass 31 Mar 2008 15,558 miles

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

slight handbrake travel

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 XNW is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 XNW, 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 XNW registered?

FG05 XNW is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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