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FV57 VTU

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,942 mi
Last recorded103,942 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 VTU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 103,942 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 100,180 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 100,155 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low

Oil leak

oil level low

Pass 24 Dec 2012 90,237 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 90,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 80,086 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 68,520 miles

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

bonnet out of line with wings slightly

front brake discs lipped

hand brake lever sat high req adjustment

nail in o/s/r tyre in 2 places

Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,520 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

bonnet out of line with wings slightly

front brake discs lipped

hand brake lever sat high req adjustment

nail in o/s/r tyre in 2 places

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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FV57 VTU is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,993 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 FV57 VTU, 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 19 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 FV57 VTU registered?

FV57 VTU is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is FV57 VTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV57 VTU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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