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KF56 VKU

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2022 85,881 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill heavily corroded throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 79,993 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 79,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 75,111 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,292 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 70,106 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working wiper linkage (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification strut top mount has excess play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 61,076 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 61,076 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working linkage unclipped (3.4 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 52,495 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 52,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively linkage arm worn refitted will need replacement (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 46,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 41,651 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 36,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 30,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,679 miles

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

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

dampness at steering rack

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,257 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,115 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,037 miles

Both front tyres on around 2-3mm on edges.

O/s/f and n/s/f top suspension mounts noisy when suspension is jacked up on ramp

Slight sweat at steering rack pinion area.

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 VKU is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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