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RA07 VGN

2007 Chevrolet Lacetti

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

147,688 mi
Last recorded147,688 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti53,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA07 VGN
MakeChevrolet
ModelLacetti
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 147,688 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

petrol tank strap slightly loose

Fail 15 Aug 2024 147,683 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

petrol tank strap slightly loose

Pass 7 Jul 2023 144,163 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

handbrake stiff in operation

Pass 9 Jul 2022 141,393 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 141,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 132,622 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output 2X BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 116,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 109,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 108,452 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,882 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes Not fully releasing

Fail 17 Oct 2016 104,465 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes Not fully releasing

Pass 23 Oct 2015 97,453 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 97,395 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 89,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 89,826 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 82,522 miles

front wipers split at ends

Fail 23 Oct 2013 82,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

front wipers split at ends

Pass 17 Aug 2012 71,954 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 41,925 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2010 41,925 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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RA07 VGN is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RA07 VGN, 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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RA07 VGN is a 2007 Chevrolet Lacetti, first registered on 4 June 2007.

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