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MA56 OBS

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,263 mi
Last recorded88,263 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA56 OBS
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 88,263 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 78,543 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2024 78,542 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,731 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 73,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dip pattern incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 72,135 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 69,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body rusty

Fail 12 Oct 2021 69,112 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under body rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2020 65,525 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 62,732 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top mounting (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,330 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 47,516 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 41,760 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 37,421 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 37,412 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 33,515 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 27,949 miles

osf blade split

Pass 3 Oct 2011 23,920 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 23,920 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,412 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake grabbing on offside rear wheel

Pass 2 Oct 2009 14,882 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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MA56 OBS is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MA56 OBS, 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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MA56 OBS is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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