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FV05 MYJ

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 MYJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 98,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 98,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 94,130 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 90,155 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight from stering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2019 90,102 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bottom sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear bottom sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage slight from stering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 85,267 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 85,196 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 77,963 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Both front tyres inner edge wear.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Securing clip not clamping sufficiently allowing grease out. (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 77,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OSR sill and jacking point excessive corrosion. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both rear dampers affected. (2.7.3)

Engine management light on.

Front Both front tyres inner edge wear.

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Securing clip not clamping sufficiently allowing grease out. (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak Engine oil leak. ()

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,179 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 64,040 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 64,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front wipers juddery

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,572 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,386 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 41,169 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 38,452 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 33,458 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 25,040 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 19,728 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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FV05 MYJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV05 MYJ, 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 FV05 MYJ registered?

FV05 MYJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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