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FY56 XAJ

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,414 mi
Last recorded115,414 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 XAJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 115,414 miles

both sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bold on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside fog lamp lens damage

Offside outer sill slightly corroded/rear

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 103,015 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged and covered with red tape

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

complete exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2019 103,015 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens damaged and covered with red tape

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

complete exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 97,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 97,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

advise off side rear light lens broken

Fail 30 Aug 2017 84,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

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

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

advise off side rear light lens broken

Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,793 miles

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under body corrosion.

Fail 30 Aug 2016 72,788 miles

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

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

Exhaust system showing signs of corrosion.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under body corrosion.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 62,929 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,723 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,996 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 44,851 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 33,011 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,271 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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FY56 XAJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 FY56 XAJ, 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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FY56 XAJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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