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FV05 YMJ

2005 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,049 mi
Last recorded36,049 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YMJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 36,049 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

small chip in screen

Pass 3 Apr 2019 32,901 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper strut mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stonechip in windscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2018 30,355 miles

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

Screw in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 27,931 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 27,931 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,818 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 25,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 23,101 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 23,101 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2014 19,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 19,659 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 16,360 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,063 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,761 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 10,229 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 6,653 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 5,178 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 YMJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV05 YMJ registered?

FV05 YMJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is FV05 YMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 YMJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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