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KF56 VGJ

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,885 mi
Last recorded89,885 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF56 VGJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 89,885 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 86,385 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever long travel, advise adjustment

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both near and off side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 86,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever long travel, advise adjustment

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both near and off side (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 82,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn on inner and outer edges, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF tyre worn to 2mm depth, advise immediate replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Extremely large imbalance to parking brake effort, NSR low - advise immediate investigation

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake lever long travel, advise adjustment

Rear Parking brake effort very low, advise immediate investigation

Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 77,037 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective End split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel - Advise attention

Pass 7 Sep 2021 72,357 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine leaking oil from the cam cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel

Pass 8 Sep 2020 67,577 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 Edges of tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 Edges of tread bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,469 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,803 miles

O/S/F Brake binding slightly.

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,523 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,355 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,684 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 48,684 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 43,832 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 39,605 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked.

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 35,445 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,942 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 29,558 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 29,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,066 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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KF56 VGJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KF56 VGJ, 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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KF56 VGJ is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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