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FY06 FVU

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,576 mi
Last recorded90,576 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FVU
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2018 90,576 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front alloy wheel damaged

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2017 86,351 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 86,300 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 17 Nov 2016 79,533 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded UNDER FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 67,162 miles

Bad engine oil leak

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 2 litres oil

Fail 17 Nov 2015 67,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

Fuel system component leaking Leak @ tank in area of filler/breather pipes (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Bad engine oil leak

Brake pipes to n/s & o/s rear flexies corroding

ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 2 litres oil

n/s & o/s headlamps adjusted @ time of test

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front a.b.s rings slightly corroded

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joins corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2014 61,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front a.b.s rings slightly corroded

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust joins corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,659 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 56,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,503 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Oct 2012 50,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear loaded unable to check seatbelts

Fail 27 Oct 2011 45,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear loaded unable to check seatbelts

Pass 21 Oct 2010 37,878 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,838 miles

Airbag light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 24,997 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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FY06 FVU is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FY06 FVU, 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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FY06 FVU is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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