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FM56 SHV

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM56 SHV
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2025 73,059 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower wheel box area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 67,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2024 67,485 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Part of disc face missing (N/S) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy pipe blowing and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 64,182 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 64,182 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 60,771 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 60,770 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,318 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 58,318 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS Ring corroded (1.6 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,515 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 56,515 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,414 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 50,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,650 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 49,639 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,782 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 39,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 39,476 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,755 miles

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 27,633 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 19,132 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 17,142 miles

front number plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FM56 SHV is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM56 SHV, 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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FM56 SHV is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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