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HG56 EJF

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,192 mi
Last recorded124,192 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 EJF
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 124,192 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear metal exhaust mounting is insecure due to corrosion. system supported adequately

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 124,190 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear metal exhaust mounting is insecure due to corrosion. system supported adequately

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

coolant level

engine oil below minimum

Pass 3 Sep 2018 115,513 miles

Both front headlamp plastic lenses are slightly deteriorated

Engine has oil leaks

Exhaust system is corroded

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 108,188 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,207 miles

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

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 92,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in outer sidewall

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 85,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 85,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 76,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 76,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 60,228 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 50,264 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 50,264 miles

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

some test items hidden by covers

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 40,345 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 40,345 miles

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

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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HG56 EJF is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HG56 EJF, 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 HG56 EJF registered?

HG56 EJF is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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