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NM07 FVW

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

98,882 mi
Last recorded98,882 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM07 FVW
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,882 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 96,946 miles

Both front suspension upper mountings noisy

Floorpan & undersills very rusted in several places

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Several oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Fail 26 Jul 2022 96,946 miles

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front suspension upper mountings noisy

Floorpan & undersills very rusted in several places

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Several oil leaks from engine & gearbox

Pass 20 Jul 2021 95,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 94,968 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 94,968 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 93,733 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 91,019 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2018 91,019 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 89,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake discs pitted/corroded on outer faces but not seriously weakened

offside front wiper split at end but still clearing screen effectively

oil leak

rear section of exhaust system heavily corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Aug 2016 86,304 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper split

Fail 1 Aug 2016 86,303 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH rear ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear wiper split

number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2015 77,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil leak

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at rear ends

slight corrossion nearside and offside front brake pipes

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 17 Jul 2015 77,971 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

oil leak

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes at rear ends

slight corrossion nearside and offside front brake pipes

slightly high handbrake lever travel

Pass 25 Jul 2014 70,169 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 27 Jul 2013 61,022 miles

front brake pads appear low

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrossion nearside and offside front brake pipes

Fail 20 Jul 2013 60,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

front brake pads appear low

high handbrake travel

slight corrossion both front to rear brake pipes

slight corrossion nearside and offside front brake pipes

Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,438 miles

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2012 52,438 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,364 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre tread low

rear wiper split

slight corroossion offside and nearside front brake pipes

Fail 9 Jul 2010 28,754 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

slightly high handbrake travel

Pass 9 Jul 2010 28,754 miles

rear brake pads getting low

slightly high handbrake travel

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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NM07 FVW is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NM07 FVW, 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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NM07 FVW is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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