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FY06 FVZ

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,737 mi
Last recorded53,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 FVZ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 53,737 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Jul 2017 53,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slightly binding

Fail 29 Mar 2016 43,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

front brakes slightly binding

Pass 30 Mar 2015 41,215 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 41,215 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,888 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,887 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise full brake chaque

Pass 16 Mar 2013 36,802 miles

ADVISE O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

ADVISE REAR WIPER SPLIT

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F +O/S/F TOP SHOCK MOUNTINGS

Pass 17 Mar 2012 34,558 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

ADVISE HANDBRAKE TRAVEL HIGH

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE BINDING

ADVISE N/S/R BRAKE DISC BEEN OVERHEATED DUE TO BINDING BRAKE

STRONG ADVISE O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

STRONG ADVISE PLAY IN O/S/F TOP SHOCKER MOUNTING

Pass 14 Mar 2011 31,444 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 28,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 28,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 25,745 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 FVZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FVZ, 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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What year was FY06 FVZ registered?

FY06 FVZ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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