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MD55 TGE

2006 Chevrolet Lacetti

Silver Petrol 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

68,015 mi
Last recorded68,015 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti51,806 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 TGE
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2023 68,015 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 68,015 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front n o/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 64,038 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 62,080 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides- inner/outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 60,739 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- strut tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides- inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Front brake pads not visible

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,078 miles

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

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

Front exhaust clamp loose

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2018 53,599 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

brake pads not visible

Fail 19 Feb 2018 53,569 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sides- middle to rear outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding (3.5.1k)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi level (1.2.1b)

front and rear brake pads not visible

Pass 23 Feb 2017 50,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 47,431 miles

Front pads not visible

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shockers weak

oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 47,428 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot both sides- strut tops (2.7.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front pads not visible

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shockers weak

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,142 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 44,135 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 40,229 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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,780 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cut to outer wall

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,022 miles

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

front of exhaust sytem is corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2011 25,382 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 21,103 miles

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,480 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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MD55 TGE is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti in Silver with a 1,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MD55 TGE, 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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MD55 TGE is a 2006 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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