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MJ57 VKB

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,829 mi
Last recorded90,829 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ57 VKB
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER ARCH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 89,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2024 89,304 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL SECTION (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 85,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 81,130 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 81,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Split top hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 61,874 miles

Exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2021 61,803 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,125 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 54,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 54,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 49,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 49,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 42,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 36,941 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 36,941 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 31,262 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 31,262 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 26,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 26,565 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,197 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 21,602 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 20,952 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 14,961 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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MJ57 VKB is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 53,993 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 MJ57 VKB, 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 19 years old, this Chevrolet Lacetti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJ57 VKB is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 16 November 2007.

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