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FG55 GDX

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,095 mi
Last recorded104,095 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 GDX
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 104,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills corroding

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

rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2016 98,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills corroding

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

rear passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both outer sills corroding

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,761 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 81,565 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 75,202 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,136 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,398 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 69,212 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,462 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 26 Mar 2009 43,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 43,644 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 41,391 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 41,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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FG55 GDX is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FG55 GDX, 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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FG55 GDX is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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